evils

Example Sentences

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A wary Tinseltown reluctantly coalesced around the Netflix bid, seeing it as the lesser of two evils, but Paramount's willingness to stump up ever greater sums eventually saw the streamer withdraw.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

It encapsulates the well-founded belief that starting a war is likely to create unforeseen evils greater than the evil of the status quo.

From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026

"I don't know if I'd say the lesser of two evils, but I think Chile needs a change," Claudio Sanjuez said, "and I clearly think Kast could be that alternative".

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

It’s still important to pay attention to your teen’s activities on social media and have frank, open discussions about the evils that might lurk behind the screens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 6, 2025

“Please don’t get started on the evils of the Pilgrims,” moaned Johnny.

From "We Were Liars" by E. Lockhart