diablo
Americannoun
plural
diablosadjective
Etymology
Origin of diablo
First recorded in 1600–10
Example Sentences
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Already familiar to fans of “The Haunting of Hill House,” the actor shows off range in the campy horror-comedy “Forbidden Fruits,’ produced by Diablo Cody.
From Los Angeles Times
But in Pedretti’s new “Forbidden Fruits,” a horror-comedy directed by Meredith Alloway making her feature debut and produced by “Jennifer’s Body” screenwriter Diablo Cody, the actor shines in all-new soapy splendor.
From Los Angeles Times
Two years ago, screenwriter Diablo Cody was in the middle of trying to write “a very big, commercial, four-quadrant movie” when she gave birth to her third child.
From Los Angeles Times
Central Coast Water authorities approved waste discharge permits for Diablo Canyon nuclear plant Thursday, making it nearly certain it will remain running through 2030, and potentially through 2045.
From Los Angeles Times
In December, Diablo Canyon received a key permit from the California Coastal Commission through an agreement that involved PG&E giving up about 12,000 acres of nearby land for conservation in exchange for the loss of marine life caused by the plant’s operations.
From Los Angeles Times
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