killer

Example Sentences

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When a shepherd named George, played by Hugh Jackman, gets murdered, his loyal flock of sheep set out to find the killer.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Together, Currie’s killer crime novels cement the legend of Babs Dionne, an icon worthy of standing alongside Vito Corleone or Tony Soprano as the Queenpin of Crime.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

The real career killer for most mothers in the U.S. is insufficient access to high-quality, affordable childcare.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

The Blue Planet found Sir David exploring the world's oceans and many of their mysterious inhabitants - from monsters of the deep to pack-hunting killer whales attacking a grey whale calf.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

A killer whale surfaced beside the ship, its black sides glistening and its white patches tinged a dirty yellow by algae.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong