devil

Example Sentences

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As a Southerner who grew up in the church, it also reminds her of a phrase she came up hearing: “Don’t let the devil steal your joy.”

From Salon • Jun. 19, 2026

The two vivid soloists were tenor Anthony León as the cocky troubadour and baritone Eleomar Cuello as the cocky devil.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

He’s part of a small group of exorcist influencers, Catholic priests who draw their own independent followings from the internet by promising to let the public in on the darkest workings of the devil.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Some users mistake AI for a god, while the violent Zizians believe it is the devil.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

Shackleton gave them each an inquiring look, and then said again, “We’ll try it. It’s a devil of a risk, but we’ve got to take it.”

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong