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Meanings of ward off evil in English

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Usage of ward off evil in English
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They believed it was a powerful juju, to ward off evil spirits.
A Question of Latitude
2
The policeman made devil's horns with his fingers, to ward off evil.
The monster of florence
3
A number of sacrifices were held to ward off evil for the Dodoth.
The new yorker
4
Such beads were supposed to ward off evil, he'd been told.
Casket of Souls
5
It's a charm that the children in that state have to ward off evil.
The Guns of Bull Run: A Story of the Civil War's Eve
6
When woven into a wreath it was supposed to help ward off evil powers.
The hangman's daughter
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Her home was littered with trinkets to ward off evil.
News.com.au
8
She made them to ward off evil spirits or bad luck, even a cold.
Beautiful creatures
9
Decorations around wrist and fingers were thought to ward off evil spirits and disease.
The Guardian
10
Then Klari was there, too, to ward off evil spirits.
Gratitude
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She wraps a headrag around her head at night to ward off evil spirits.
The new yorker
12
The Zengats both made some sort of hand sign, as if to ward off evil.
Shadows Return
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It's a charm to ward off evil spirits.
The Neutronium Alchemist
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So make provision for yourselves (hereafter); for the best provision is to ward off evil.
Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side
15
The ritual is believed to aid the healthy growth of the children and ward off evil spirits.
Reuters
16
Strangers scowled and made a sign to ward off evil if they encountered her along the road.
House of Bathory
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
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