killed

Example Sentences

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At least 856 Palestinians have been killed since the truce began, according to the territory's health ministry.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Officials said a joint operation in the West African country killed the group’s alleged second in command.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

“The fact the department is investigating their deaths suggests they may have been illegally killed, but the agency has yet to release any details,” the Center for Biological Diversity said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

The previous outbreak of Ebola, which has killed some 15,000 people in Africa over the past 50 years, despite advances in vaccines and treatment, was last August in the central region.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

“This is my dad. He was killed by an elephant when I was thirteen. He was quite a guy too.”

From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith