demonic

Example Sentences

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While some more skeptically minded clergy do not enjoy discussing demonic possession, each diocese is supposed to have a designated exorcist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Miles Davis, the trumpeter whose lyrical simplicity often reduced his audiences to tears but whose demonic habits sometimes overshadowed his genius for jazz, died Saturday in St.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

Regardless, standout performances such as Daniel Camargo’s compelling prince, Léa Fleytoux’s fabulously arrow-sharp Firebird and Patrick Frenette’s demonic sorcerer held the stage with impressive individuality.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

They worked it downfield, through the puddles, through and around the demonic Italian players, over halfway and into the enemy 22.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Those closest to the fire jumped back as a spray of sparks rose up like demonic fireflies, but the bucket brigade pressed forward again as soon as the embers settled.

From "Stella by Starlight" by Sharon M. Draper