malicious

Example Sentences

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As sky-high entry costs price many people out, malicious actors are capitalizing on desperate fans seeking bargains outside accredited channels, using techniques experts say represent a "new normal" for major events.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

And criminal defendants who face less malicious prosecutors will not have as much luck at SCOTUS.

From Slate • May 28, 2026

Will Gasparino was ejected in the fourth inning for malicious contact after he was caught in a rundown and ran over an Oregon player ready to tag him out at third base.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

“Plaintiff’s false, malicious, and bad faith statements have wreaked havoc on Ms. Hajdini’s life.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

When his malicious stare fell back on Thomas, he had one last thing to say.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner