Some people think the old house is cursed.
a people cursed with famine
His cursed stupidity got him in trouble again.
I can't get this cursed radio to work.
Recent Examples on the WebIn the cursed woods of French Cove, New Brunswick, two sisters fiercely battle against the malevolent spirit of the Headless Nun, intent on their demise.—John Hopewell, Variety, 19 Apr. 2024 My determination to move for this cursed love was another frontier in this lineage.—Megan Nolan, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 While this game can only be played once, Thames & Kosmos has multiple different versions of Exit: The Game featuring different creepy locations, including a cursed labyrinth, haunted roller coaster, and more.—Deanna McCormack, Parents, 19 Mar. 2024 Lai and his wife, Thanh Tran, opened their first restaurant, Huong Que, in 1993 in a cursed corner of Eden Center, the Falls Church, Va., shopping center dedicated to Vietnamese food and culture.—Tim Carman, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 The story begins with Tucker Carlson’s extremely cursed interview of Kanye West in 2022.—Sarah Jeong, The Verge, 23 Feb. 2024 Chthonic instrumentals give way to eerie ballads incorporating chamber-pop and R&B, her voice rising from the ether like a spirit from a cursed cave.—Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 16 Feb. 2024 Wilson had nine straight winning seasons to start his career, becoming arguably the most cursed name amongst 49ers fans since Kyle Williams.—Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024 On his hunt for the Sea of Flames, a cursed diamond last seen in Daniel's possession that's rumored to grant immortality, Von Rumpel tracks down Marie-Laure in Etienne's St. Malo home.—Nick Romano, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2023
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