killer

Example Sentences

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"They call it the invisible killer," says Simon.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The leading killer of gray whales is not natural causes, disease or predators but human-made ship strikes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Ship traffic is a growing threat to whales worldwide, emerging as a top killer of cetaceans in all oceans, according to federal research.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

What could be cozier than a flock of charismatic sheep hunting their shepherd’s killer?

From Salon • May 17, 2026

He had a killer film-reel table lamp that I would’ve died for too.

From "From Twinkle, with Love" by Sandhya Menon