vicious
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Sid Vicious of the Sex Pistols was a repeat offender.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
“Without Sid Vicious, I don’t think my brother and I would have made it to WCW…My deepest condolences to his family during this difficult time,” he wrote on X.
From BBC • Aug. 27, 2024
Vicious battling and the establishing of power is often expected in games, so when deeper thinking is present, it needs to be appreciated.
From New York Times • Apr. 4, 2024
Danny Boyle’s ‘Pistol,’ based on guitarist Steve Jones’ memoir, diverges from the usual emphasis on Johnny Rotten, Sid Vicious and ‘Sid and Nancy.’
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2023
“Were you there? It is only gossip. Vicious, cruel gossip. Rumors. Shmuel, tell him it is only that.”
From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen
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