diabolical
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Why it’s vital: Never underestimate the power of seeing an intelligent, moral character triumph in the face of overwhelming challenges brought on by diabolical forces.
From Salon • Dec. 19, 2025
"It's a diabolical situation that consumers find themselves in and especially at a really important time of year for families and for businesses," Mr Walker said.
From BBC • Nov. 15, 2025
The diabolical move from Riley would pay off.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2025
After that fall, each bout of sickness or medical procedure causes a cruel chain reaction, like a diabolical Rube Goldberg machine.
From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025
I think about the bartenders, and wonder what diabolical things they'll be putting into my cocktail.
From "Challenger Deep" by Neal Shusterman
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