Example Sentences

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For inspiration, she looked to the history books and the stories of Vlad the Impaler, and Elizabeth Bathory.

From BBC • Sep. 5, 2023

In retrospect, it feels entirely appropriate that the Wednesday Addams show should shoot in the murderous stamping ground of Vlad the Impaler, a.k.a.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2023

However, Bram Stoker's "Dracula," which started the genre, was rooted in history, thanks to Vlad Dracula, also known as Vlad the Impaler.

From Fox News • Aug. 5, 2019

I would have talked to Vlad the Impaler if he were my bunkie.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2018

“Uh...Iapetus. He said it meant the Impaler or something.”

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan