curses

Example Sentences

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The president in this book never curses, even when throwing backroom tantrums.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

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

From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026

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

He curses out Brian, then responds to Alice's suggestion that forgiving Louis may help him by doing that — then in the next breath, making Louis promise to cut ties with his daughter.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2024

And I had heard that Ultima could lift the curses laid by brujas, that she could exorcise the evil the witches planted in people to make them sick.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya