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malign

[muh-lahyn] / məˈlaɪn /




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Schumer in his statement, noted that “Iran’s malign regional activities, nuclear ambitions, and harsh oppression of the Iranian people demands American strength, resolve, regional coordination, and strategic clarity.”

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2026

"We are not faulting the social media companies for failure to remove malign content from their platforms," Bergman told AFP.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said the continued use of Diego Garcia was necessary to protect the base from "malign influence".

From BBC • Jan. 20, 2026

Dictators, autocrats and other malign actors strategically use humor as a type of diminutive to minimize their real intent and to distract the public and media.

From Salon • Jan. 18, 2026

Was it imagining on his part, Robbie wondered, or malign intent on hers, that made the adults' portions appear twice the size of the children's?

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan




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