killer

Example Sentences

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The Texas college student casually referenced Luigi Mangione, the accused UnitedHealthcare CEO killer, during an online conversation with producers of “The Last Invention” podcast, according to screenshots shared with The Wall Street Journal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Neither did the multi-generational cop families, even as some officers began to question whether the killer was one of their own.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“But the social aspect has to come with some innate awareness of what you’re doing. This is a big killer on pace of play.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In fact, Flaherty said the person doing the MIT interview admitted later, “I’m not going to lie. I thought that was the killer for your application.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

I turned and broke out a killer smile.

From "Liar, Liar" by Gary Paulsen