devil

Example Sentences

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

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

It was here, at the intersection of Highways 61 and 49, where legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the devil at “the crossroads” for his extraordinary musical powers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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

"Like so much of this stuff, the devil really is the details and what sounds really good in a press release may not look the same when it actually hits the ground," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

“Those eastern garments must be the devil to manage,” said Colonel Julyan, “and yet they say, you know, they are far more comfortable and far cooler than anything you ladies wear in England.”

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier