baleful

Example Sentences

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But it would be a mistake to think that Duesberg’s baleful influence on medical science will end with his death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Mr. Icke’s expansion of the cast of characters does not really enrich the elemental drama, but it hardly needs to, given the baleful nature of the narrative.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

That’s the crux of horror flick “Good Boy,” in which Indy the retriever detects a baleful force that his human can’t see.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2025

The details of Knight's upbringing were not disclosed in court, but Judge Richardson described them as "baleful".

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025

The Crochan squatted in its corner, black and baleful.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander