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Faustian /ˈfaʊstɪən /adjectiveRelating to or resembling Faust, a German astronomer and necromancer reputed to have sold his soul to the Devil: modern celebrities enter into a Faustian pact with the general public...- The country's religious leaders are toying with the old Faustian bargain: risking a little cultural contamination in exchange for tourist lucre.
- The reporter graphically portrays what occurred as a "descent into hell" brought about by the Faustian tactics of the police.
- The evidence suggests that slaves were well aware of the 'Faustian' bargain involved in some release arrangements.
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