malice

Example Sentences

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Black said his faith helps him make sense of the violence he witnessed and endured — not simply as the product of individual malice, but as something sustained by collective moral failure.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

Prosecutors charged Moore with malice murder because she had taken misoprostol.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

In a second phase, jurors added a further $3 million in total punitive damages after finding both companies had acted with malice, oppression or fraud.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Ultimately, the reviews exist to help other guests and hosts to make an informed decision, and the entire system works better if people are honest and act without malice.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

A wild light flamed in his eyes, but his malice was no longer matched by his old griping strength.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien