unholy

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

As they fell to a dour defeat in Braga, they completed the unholy trinity of scoring an own goal, missing a penalty and receiving a red card.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

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

From Slate • Jul. 21, 2025

But instead of provocatively pursuing that unholy bond, the director only finds chum.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2025

Her uncle smiled, and an unholy light appeared in his eyes.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee