decapitate

Example Sentences

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Mr. Rubio said Sunday it was unrealistic to take more risks in the raid to decapitate more of the regime, which is fair enough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 4, 2026

Bietz, who lives in Hanford, says he didn’t decapitate the animal.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 2, 2025

La Nina usually reduces high-altitude winds that can decapitate hurricanes, and generally during a La Nina there’s more instability or storminess in the atmosphere, which can seed hurricane development.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024

On site, the workers decapitate exposed piping and pump cement into well pipes, sealing them.

From New York Times • Feb. 22, 2023

The poor truck was rattling to the point I expected the hood to fly off and decapitate a couple of pine trees.

From "The Secret Life of Bees" by Sue Monk Kidd