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killer

[kil-er] / ˈkɪl ər /


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Now, as the trial of Tyler Robinson, Kirk’s alleged killer, begins, something has replaced that reverence.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

A group of killer whales have been documented blowing a sunfish to bits in an unusual underwater escapade offering never-before-seen insights into orca behaviour, according to research released Thursday.

From Barron's Jul. 23, 2026

The NHS trust that treated Nottingham attacks killer Valdo Calocane is being investigated for corporate manslaughter.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Having a killer cover letter used to be the way to stand out from other applicants with similar resumes.

From MarketWatch Jul. 15, 2026

But Jess never imagined that it was a real volcano, a killer that could explode.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis

The mother of police officer Andrew Harper has said it feels like an "insult" that two of her son's killers may be eligible for early release from prison.

From BBC Jul. 22, 2026

Diaz’s attorney, Matthew Barhoma, also maintained that his client is innocent — and blamed ICE for letting the people he accused of being the real killers get away with it.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 8, 2026

It is increasingly understood as a quiet, common, and dangerous disorder that can be detected earlier, treated sooner, and linked closely to some of the world's biggest killers.

From Science Daily May 29, 2026

But most of us will become more susceptible to killers like cancer, heart disease, and Alzheimer’s as we get older.

From Slate Apr. 24, 2026

But you, you twelve citizens of our state, of our city, can bring a measure of justice to his killers.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers




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