perversely

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And David plays Lincoln’s nemesis, Stevie Nichols, the very successful former partner of Lincoln’s late mother, upon whom the son remains perversely fixated.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

Leavened by dark humor, “Blood Ties” is breathtaking in conception and execution, with a perversely pastoral finale.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

But perversely, Bird says, the regulatory focus on banks has led to even more money being lent against land, because it is perceived as safe.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025

Parris Island’s staff, perversely enough, represents the exact opposite of Barbara’s parenting style.

From Salon • Oct. 10, 2025

Yet, perversely, pressure is growing in some quarters to reduce the number of shelters to discourage what is seen—amazingly to me—as overuse of the trail.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson