devil

Example Sentences

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These advertisements depicted the devil as a snake or alluded to him and his role in the Book of Genesis.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Simon said he had "seen evil" in his job and that it was "like working with the devil face to face".

From BBC • May 13, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

“An ash devil is not a common occurrence,” said Christopher Prater, a San Bernardino County Fire Protection District public information officer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

Why I felt that impulse to devil him I do not know.

From "The Sun Also Rises" by Ernest Hemingway