sinister

Example Sentences

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“The childish scribbling handwriting is also a red herring for some of the more serious and sinister themes in the book, “ says Cash.

From Los Angeles Times

The movie’s real draw is its blissfully sinister sound design, which utilizes the podcaster lifestyle to go full maximalist while the film’s visual landscape remains sparse and disquieting.

From Salon

His angular head topped with a green felt crown; his toothy mouth a sinister, grimacing gash; his eyes blackened with what looks like charcoal.

From Los Angeles Times

“We would interpret the correction signal activation as warning of a potential further short-term correction in the S&P 500 to test the 200-day moving average support, rather than anything more sinister for now.”

From MarketWatch

“I think it’s now clear that it’s not just about bad-mouthing her in the press or manipulating judicial process to ensure she never gets paid, but something a lot more sinister,” Manasserian said.

From Los Angeles Times