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maliciously

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"China has repeatedly made clear its solemn position. The most urgent task is to do everything to avoid the resumption of conflict, not to use the conflict to... maliciously smear other countries."

From Barron's May 11, 2026

He believes most of the fires are started maliciously to burn vegetation and that people in the wider community have to be vigilant and also be prepared to "call it out, that it's not acceptable".

From BBC May 2, 2026

When she did, she was maliciously disbelieved and ridiculed by the likes of Drake and 50 Cent.

From Salon Apr. 30, 2026

The designation is based on a provision in a 2010 law aimed at foreign adversaries seeking to “sabotage, maliciously introduce unwanted function, or otherwise subvert” American military systems.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 13, 2026

He had a sharp, dangerous beak, and the one eye he chose to open stared down maliciously.

From "The Phantom Tollbooth" by Norton Juster