butchered
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On Stóra Dímun, sheep cannot be kept indoors—so large numbers are butchered before the winter storms begin.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
The chicken is brought in whole before being butchered and brined in-house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
Animal remains were also placed in the grave, including a butchered calf.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 9, 2026
She says she has been left with a massive scar which has left her feeling "butchered".
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2025
All they’re going to talk about is how you butchered her classic song!”
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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