assassin
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Senior presidential adviser Stephen Miller called Pretti a "would-be assassin".
From BBC • Jan. 26, 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
The assassin may have been lost to history by nearly everyone but Stephen Sondheim.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 6, 2025
As one might expect, a telepathic first grader with a wild imagination who lives with a spy and an assassin can get caught up in plenty of shenanigans.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2025
Recognizing the unique music of cavalry on the move, the assassin knew he had only a minute or two to react before it was too late.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
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