ripper

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, when he was their age, young Giles, nicknamed Ripper, terrorized London by summoning hell spawn for fun.

From Salon • Jun. 12, 2026

Tom Noonan, the actor best known for playing villain Francis Dolarhyde in ‘Manhunter’ and the Ripper in ‘Last Action Hero,’ has died.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026

Page played the character Ann Cook in the film, which was based on the Jack the Ripper murders.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

His Ripper team won the team competition by 11 shots.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 13, 2023

“No one even knows who Jack the Ripper really was.”

From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart