curses
Britishinterjection
Example Sentences
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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
Those two words spoken out loud can elicit an emotional response on par with the worst invectives, curses or insults you can conjure.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2024
But maybe curses weren’t all that terrible, because he’d saved their lives not only once, but twice.
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
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