curses
Britishinterjection
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The president in this book never curses, even when throwing backroom tantrums.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 3, 2026
Bronwen Barclay had no concerns about "curses" when she got married in a second-hand dress.
From BBC ● Feb. 28, 2026
In the spirit of not inviting any extra curses this week, we take him at his word.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2025
As quickly as possible, the crew wrapped up their ill-gotten gains and made for the exit as the four guardians wailed pleas and threats and curses behind them.
From Slate ● Dec. 15, 2024
That trail leads straight back to the time before we ever lived, and into that deep well it’s easy to cast curses like stones on our ancestors.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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