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assassination

[uh-sas-uh-ney-shuhn] / əˌsæs əˈneɪ ʃən /








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Cooper’s ruling said that only Congress can change the center’s name under the federal law that stood up the cultural institution after Kennedy’s assassination.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

But Detroit was in flames following the assassination of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and they stayed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

It is tough for Harfuch to connect with ordinary Mexicans, given security concerns in the wake of the assassination attempt.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

I felt my heart sink a little; the craziness of finding the Cocoon had kind of overshadowed the Lincoln assassination failure.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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