malicious
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A third man, who was 19 at the time he was infected, said he had been "hurt in the most malicious way".
From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026
World Liberty said at the time on X: “We respond when alerted to malicious or high-risk activity that could harm community members,” without mentioning Sun.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic on Monday, claiming the magazine’s recent exposé on his time as agency director was a malicious “hit piece.”
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
"However, it did not find evidence of malicious intent on the part of those involved in delivering the event. We accept its conclusions in full."
From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026
Be not merciful unto them that offend of malicious wickedness.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
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