curses

Example Sentences

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Bronwen Barclay had no concerns about "curses" when she got married in a second-hand dress.

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

Even rapper Cardi B joked about Reese’s picks becoming curses after the girl picked the New England Patriots to win over the Houston Texans this weekend.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

Mr. James also has a challenging role as the crusty salt who curses “dat ole davil sea” almost as many times as Hickey drones on about “pipe dreams” in “The Iceman Cometh.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

As quickly as possible, the crew wrapped up their ill-gotten gains and made for the exit as the four guardians wailed pleas and threats and curses behind them.

From Slate • Dec. 15, 2024

“Snape knew more curses when he arrived at school than half the kids in seventh year, and he was part of a gang of Slytherins who nearly all turned out to be Death Eaters.”

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling