devilish
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Naturally, it now promotes potatoes as a trick-or-treat option—or “trick-or-tater,” as the association puts it—and suggests any number of Halloween-themed potato recipes, such as one for Devilish Potatoes, a twist on deviled eggs.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 30, 2025
Under a photo of the suspect posted on Monday on his Instagram account, and uncovered by the police, is the legend, “Feeling Devilish, Feeling Godly.”
From New York Times • Mar. 16, 2022
Devilish spots where his next shot might speed up or slow down.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2022
Devilish greens foiled golfers all over the Jack Nicklaus design Tuesday.
From Washington Post • Oct. 11, 2016
“I like to think I make up for the rather significant, err...beauty gap in other ways. Devilish charm and impeccable character, for instance.”
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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