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killing

[kil-ing] / ˈkɪl ɪŋ /


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Much of the US media interpreted the White House's flexibility as a recognition that it needed to moderate its deportation approach following the Minneapolis killings.

From Barron's

The killing of Pretti involved Border Patrol, an immigration agency which works alongside ICE, while Good was shot by an ICE agent.

From BBC

Pretti had also participated in demonstrations following Floyd’s killing and got the permit about three years ago, his ex-wife told the Associated Press.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I told them two things: Number one, no nuclear; and number two, stop killing protesters,” the president said.

From The Wall Street Journal

For Allen, after years of street protests decrying the killings of Philando Castile and George Floyd, he’s already writing for his Nur-D project, documenting this perilous, invigorating moment of resisting ICE in his city.

From Los Angeles Times