killed

Example Sentences

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Israel's military said on Saturday that a soldier had been killed during fighting there, bringing its losses since early March to 20.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

The worst outbreak happened from 2013 to 2016 and killed more than 11,000 people, mostly in West Africa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

The previous outbreak of Ebola -- which has killed around 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 17, 2026

That outbreak sickened at least 28,616 people and killed another 11,310; it was of concern because it impacted highly mobile groups of people.

From MarketWatch • May 17, 2026

She went silent, and I was thankful she didn’t make hay about my daddy getting himself killed.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan