assassin
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The shooting on Saturday, which Trump blamed on a "would-be assassin," also caused him to riff on one of his favorite topics -- the huge $400 million ballroom he is building at the White House.
From Barron's • Apr. 26, 2026
The Old Woman With the Knife is Gu Byeong-mo's story about Hornclaw, a legendary assassin in her 60s contemplating retirement while navigating loneliness.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
The actor who played the East German assassin on Bond’s tail wasn’t so fortunate.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026
Hence, he survived much longer than he should have by convincing his prey, including Zac Efron’s wide-eyed brother Dylan, that he’d be too obvious an assassin.
From Salon • Jan. 15, 2026
She moved with the silent ease of an assassin as she swooped in, grabbed Larry’s phone, and promptly leaned over to look straight into his shocked face.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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