killing

Example Sentences

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“This college is killing us,” he announces, and then leaves the room.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

But when it was time to vote, another female Republican state lawmaker made a motion that ultimately succeeded at killing the bill in committee.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Lammy told the BBC he had spoken to Vance on Saturday and told the vice-president the killing "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

A visit to Odesa and Kyiv reveals a country anxious to stop the killing and determined to keep living.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

And I promised I’ll wait, but the anticipation is killing me.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day