assassination
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"He obviously wants to be careful that people can't necessarily track him down. It shows someone who's paranoid about his personal safety – from germs or assassination attempts," says Fiona Hill.
From BBC • May 30, 2026
She is also facing additional legal pressure from Kirk’s former head of security after suggesting he was involved in Kirk’s assassination.
From Salon • May 23, 2026
Putin has reportedly told close associates that he fears a coup or even assassination.
From Slate • May 9, 2026
US President Donald Trump said Thursday he wasn't keen on wearing a bulletproof vest despite multiple alleged assassination attempts -- as he is worried it may make him look fat.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“This was your third attempt at the Lincoln assassination, was it not?” said Treebaun.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
Vocabulary lists containing assassination
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