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unholy

[uhn-hoh-lee] / ʌnˈhoʊ li /




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The leader of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Thapa, believes younger voters are tired of "unholy alliances" and "poor governance" in previous coalitions, and that the party is listening to Gen Z voters.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

A God’s-eye view captures sparks and flames tearing a circle around his unholy play.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

Now one of Egypt's most sacred places - revered by Jews, Christians and Muslims - is at the heart of an unholy row over plans to turn it into a new tourism mega-project.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2025

These are images that evoke nature as a force at apparent odds with fashion, holy vs. unholy.

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

Under this unholy barrage of my parents’ confusion and shame and disappointment, even I almost feel bad for Charlie.

From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon