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unholy

[uhn-hoh-lee] / ʌnˈhoʊ li /




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The so-called "unholy alliance" - a play on the Christian doctrine of the Holy Trinity - is made up of Museveni, Kainerugaba, and the president's powerful brother and special adviser, Salim Saleh.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

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

The soft knock at the door is something unholy.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon




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