hit man

Example Sentences

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It was only after being moved to Moscow that the dual British-Russian citizen realised he was one of 24 prisoners to be freed in the exchange - including a Kremlin hit man.

From BBC • Sep. 21, 2024

But the one that has most resonated — killed, you might say — has been a gentler, funnier take on the genre that says right up front: The hired hit man is a Hollywood myth.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 13, 2023

Enter Death Drop, a former hit man and current drag queen, who is pushed by Mother Henny, the hostess of the club, to find Lunaira.

From New York Times • Jun. 9, 2023

“John Wick 4,” written by Shay Hatten and Michael Finch, finds Stahelski and Reeves’ collaboration in full bloom, aligned in their vision for everyone’s favorite un-retired hit man.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2023

“I came here to change. Your lawyer hit man, Nazario, sprung me out of work and gave me no choice.”

From "Bodega Dreams" by Ernesto Quinonez