butchering

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The best of them, such as “Goodbye, It’s Over,” about the butchering of a pig, rail against the cheapness of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

A host is also responsible for introducing every comic onstage, mentioning their credits and not butchering their name — all while hoping they actually make it on time for their spot.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 29, 2025

The fleecing of Kevin, who ProPublica agreed to identify by first name only, was a textbook example of pig butchering.

From Salon • Jun. 26, 2025

“Not only did they communicate together to topple prey, but they were sophisticated enough to organize the butchering and roasting.”

From New York Times • May 4, 2024

In the fall, some years, there was a lot of pigs and hogs for butchering.

From "Life Is So Good" by George Dawson