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But HOAs can also add to the likelihood that you will get an unexpected, even nasty surprise just as you are about to close the sale.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 22, 2026

When “The Weight” leans into its nasty, mean and grim moments, it gets at something that seems closer to truth than the saccharine resolution we fear is coming.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026

More commonly found in the colder waters off Scotland, a marine biologist said although the lion's main sting was "nasty", it was not dangerous.

From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026

As a rookie, he had a nasty habit of holding on to the ball far too long and took a whopping 68 sacks while Chicago went 5-12 and ranked dead last in offensive yardage.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 14, 2026

I felt a nasty chill run up my spine.

From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen

The fear is dialled up an extra notch by Byron Bullock's rich sound design, with the music swelling almost unbearably intensely when spluttering nasties stumbled closer.

From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026

And keep in mind, the repellent you apply to keep mosquitoes away will also help ward off the other nasties like ticks and black flies.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2024

Think of what you step in outside: Shoes can carry all kinds of nasties, including pesticides and bacteria such as E. coli.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 15, 2024

AMR is a broad phenomenon, but simply describes when our tools defending against deadly microscopic nasties stop working.

From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2024

I looked around the band hall, sure that Rachel was going to make a bunch of bloodthirsty nasties pop out of the walls; but we were still alone.

From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

Christopher and Anya’s adventures unspool at a breathless pace as they hop from island to island, dueling with pirates, trespassing among giants and competing in a deadly street race featuring some of Glimouria’s nastier creatures.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

"H3 is always a hotter virus, it's a nastier virus, it's more impactful on the population," said Prof Lewis.

From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025

His book shows how all the 1980s-era “official English” measures were basically test balloons for the nastier legislation that followed, I noted.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 4, 2025

All but two expect a busier, nastier summer and fall for hurricanes.

From Seattle Times ● May 23, 2024

“Have a good term,” said Uncle Vernon with an even nastier smile.

From "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" by J.K. Rowling

That gets my vote for the single nastiest opinion of 2025.

From Slate ● Jan. 3, 2026

This is Amis at his nastiest and best, skewering a world he knew intimately.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 5, 2025

One of the largest, priciest and nastiest proxy contests in history will come to a head on Wednesday, when Disney is scheduled to virtually host its annual shareholder meeting.

From New York Times ● Apr. 3, 2024

One X user slammed DDG and his “embarrassing antics,” while another said “the whole song is the nastiest thing he could’ve done” to his girlfriend.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 7, 2024

I suppose the shock of recognition is one of the nastiest shocks of all.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt