bad guy

Example Sentences

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But because the story needs a happy ending, I made up an island for him to land on, where he could build a raft and sail after the bad guys to rescue the lady hero.

From Literature

They hope the devices will deter criminals, or at least catch bad guys in the act.

From The Wall Street Journal

I always assumed Aunt Melissa was the bad guy.

From Literature

After all, if the world is full of bad guys, maybe being intensely optimistic is the most radical move of all.

From The Wall Street Journal

As usual, it’s the bad guys who attract the most attention rather than the conditions that enabled their behavior or the consequences for those who suffered from it.

From The Wall Street Journal