Great Satan
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Refreshingly, “English” is not centrally about the friction between the mullahs and the Great Satan.
From Washington Post • Mar. 1, 2022
After decades of officially-imposed detachment from the "Great Satan," Iranians are this time transfixed by the wild U.S. presidential campaign, mindful that the next White House occupant could have direct impact on their lives.
From US News • May 23, 2016
He referred to the United States as "the great nation", rather than "the Great Satan."
From BBC • Sep. 28, 2013
He seemed to relish the stir he would cause visiting the "Great Satan" for his annual appearances at U.N. headquarters in New York.
From Reuters • Aug. 2, 2013
"Great Satan, even he isn't crazy enough for that!"
From Space Viking by Piper, H. Beam
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