devil

Example Sentences

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The biblical passage recounts how the serpent, typically interpreted as the devil in Christian theology, tempted Eve to sin by eating the forbidden fruit.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

But the devil is always in the detail.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Growing up, my dad thought American Express was the devil.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

The alleged leaders included "The little devil of Hollywood" Borromeo Henriquez and "Snaider of Pasadena" Carlos Tiberio Ramirez.

From Barron's • Apr. 24, 2026

The dust devil passes as quickly as it came.

From "A Rover's Story" by Jasmine Warga