the curse

noun

old-fashioned + informal
: the process of menstruation

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Upon the umpteenth retelling, Jules (Jeff Wilbusch)—who witnessed the gory death of Rachel’s mother (Victoria Pedretti) as a little boy and therefore wholeheartedly believes in the curse—begins poking holes in the story. Sam Reed, Glamour, 2 Apr. 2026 The previous Witness dies at the reception table, marking the transfer of the curse’s responsibility to Rachel. Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026 So the curse then became a helpful narrative tool. Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026 What Rachel’s Resurrection Means Rachel is resurrected as the new Witness — now bound to attend every future wedding in Nicky’s family and carry out the role tied to the curse. Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for the curse

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