ill will

Example Sentences

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That can trigger jealousy or ill will if one partner seeks to “beat” the other’s performance.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026

And Hoekstra has signaled that there is still an abundance of ill will.

From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025

I love how the invocation sets a calm, cooperative, even loving tone at a time when too many civic gatherings in this country are torn by ill will, short tempers, sometimes violence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

“We don’t wish any ill will or anything for her,” he said in a brief telephone interview.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2025

Mia could see there was no point in protesting, that protesting, in fact, would only make things worse and lead to ill will.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng