crooked

Example Sentences

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He successfully lobbied for laws in the U.S., the U.K. and European Union that provide financial sanctions against crooked foreign officials and human rights violators.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Or, a trauma to the area—like my cyst removal or other injuries—could make your crack crooked.

From Slate • Feb. 22, 2026

Perhaps the show’s final number can shed light: “God draws straight, but with crooked lines.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

And sometimes, if you’re lucky, it gives that memory crooked eyes and a weird smile.

From Salon • Feb. 5, 2026

She extended her hand, crooked and red and bent open, but he made no move.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott