as in swears
to use offensive or indecent language
shocked that someone would blaspheme in church, of all places
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Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire In northern New Hampshire, Wildcat Mountain’s diehard following swears by its exciting terrain, stunning views of Mount Washington and the great White Mountain National Forest, and intimate, no-frills feel that makes winter-sport purists feel right at home.—
Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
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An InStyle writer swears by the Hourglass Vanish Airbrush Concealer for brightening her dark under-eye circles and acne marks.—
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In a beat of levity that carries new weight, Geralt quietly curses afterward.—
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Liam Perino curses in front of his parents.—
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“Blasphemes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blasphemes. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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