villain
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Though some might think of Wile E. as a villain just trying to kill and eat the Roadrunner, Green considers him an eternal optimist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Apprehending the villain is Juliet and Jonathan’s immediate concern, but of no less urgency is their determination to marry, with or without familial consent.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
"I wanted a villain that was different," said director Chase, who was looking to create a charismatic demon.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
Is it the main villain in One Thousand and One Nights?
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026
We were residing just ten paces from someone who was quite possibly a villain of the foulest kind.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
There are no villains here, just a group of super-fit college grads.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
"So I'm not involved in heroes and villains - this was total system failure."
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Some imagine the ICC to be a judicial superhero, dispensing justice to arch villains around the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Argentina are so often painted as the pantomime villains of international football - particularly by England fans.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2026
“Did you listen to yourself? You were half a second away from saying we’re the villains in our story!”
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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