curses
Britishinterjection
Example Sentences
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In baseball, curses are no joking matter, and the Curse of the FTD Burger might now have befallen the team.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 26, 2026
Research from the University of South Wales, Derby University and Manchester University showed modern brides are reluctant to buy pre-loved gowns because they're worried about stains, smells - and even "curses".
From BBC • Feb. 28, 2026
Mr. James also has a challenging role as the crusty salt who curses “dat ole davil sea” almost as many times as Hickey drones on about “pipe dreams” in “The Iceman Cometh.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 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
“There’s no chance of getting through any of them now, not with curses over the entrances and Death Eaters and dementors waiting at the exits.”
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
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