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In this way, human bias - the automatic and understandable assumption that your friends and colleagues are not acting malevolently - would be less likely to be a factor in management decision-making.

From BBC • Aug. 21, 2023

Tolkien’s fantasy epic “The Lord of the Rings,” whose gaze lingers malevolently over the lands of Middle-earth.

From New York Times • May 8, 2023

It's not the first time we've seen Nate malevolently gazing into a mirror this season.

From Salon • Oct. 2, 2021

“We don’t suspect anybody is malevolently going to do anything,” said Garrard.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 30, 2014

The password had evidently changed, however, for the stone gargoyle did not spring to life and jump aside, but stood frozen, glaring at Harry malevolently.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling