killed
Example Sentences
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A widow whose husband was killed in a car accident by a negligent driver but who could not bring a lawsuit because of a federal statute preserving governmental immunity.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed in the June 2025 attacks, prompting legislators all over the country to reexamine privacy laws for elected officials and political figures at large.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
Israel says 25 of its soldiers and four Israeli civilians have been killed on both sides of the border during the war.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
This concerned a service member who was killed in a car accident by a federal employee driving a government vehicle.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
“A deer got killed on the highway. My grandpa cooked up a stew. What’s the big deal?”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
