curses
Britishinterjection
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Her raw, unapologetic posts on everything from pregnancy and breastfeeding to homework and carpooling were often infused with curses.
From Washington Times
A key reason why is a message he heard from Lue — one he delivered with fewer curses, yet just as much conviction.
From Los Angeles Times
Images appear behind her to illustrate a different tale from the Shahnameh: The story of the malevolent King Zahhak, who falls under the sway of an evil spirit who curses him.
From Los Angeles Times
“This show’s about cycles and how things repeat … and what is it that we can do to end those cycles and those generational curses. Thank you.”
From Washington Post
Sam hated everything about my work on it, exiting tech rehearsal in a flurry of curses.
From Washington Post
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