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vicious

[vish-uhs] / ˈvɪʃ əs /




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Percy “PC3” Crews has been playing drums since he was 3, and his vicious skills on the drum kit contrast with a cheery, relaxed demeanor.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026

The U.K., like its European peers, is caught in a vicious cycle.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

Days before, he delivered a characteristically crude address that singled out CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins in front of a hostile crowd, eliciting angry boos and vicious chants.

From Salon ● Oct. 6, 2026

The sight of vacant shops and graffiti can quickly become a vicious circle, deterring shoppers, discouraging investment and leading to anti-social behaviour.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

We were engaged in a vicious battle of the wills!

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo


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