villain
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Bardem’s villain is built more like an aughts-edition antihero.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2026
The couple's daughter, Athena, who appeared via video-link from the US, told the court her father was a "jealous, conniving, narcissistic villain".
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
In a 2024 exposé on Bowlero’s rise, Amos Barshad introduced a now-familiar category of villain — the private-equity vulture — as more than the average mercenary buying up distressed properties and selling off their parts.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
Gillespie likes to champion difficult women, from Tonya Harding in “I, Tonya” to the Dalmatian-skinning Disney villain of “Cruella.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 24, 2026
"Curse you, Dog Squad," the evil villain moans, slumping sideways.
From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein
Whether he was playing steely but likeable heroes or a chillingly menacing villains, Neill was one of the most versatile stars in the film industry and always commanded attention on screen.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
I challenge you to watch the movie today and not place her up there with all-time L.A. movie villains, sharing the stage with Noah Cross, Keyser Söze, Hans Gruber and ...
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Cinderella-style villains aside, companies doing their diligence may reach out to people you wish they wouldn’t.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
As one of the stars of MTV's hit show The Hills in the 2000s, Spencer Pratt quickly became one of reality television's favourite villains.
From BBC ● Jun. 2, 2026
Neither asked about the other, even though everyone knew their veiled comments about the villains in town were attacks.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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