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killer

[kil-er] / ˈkɪl ər /


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The case of Kay Docherty is one of several being examined in the inquiry that may have links to the notorious Australian serial killer, Ivan Milat.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

On Tuesday, in arguing for punitive damages, Panish said Peter Grossman was the only witness to deny his wife’s conduct and refused to admit she was a killer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Yet as more data arrives, Summit’s drug is looking less a Keytruda killer than a contender for a slice of its market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Walmart has been a killer stock for the better part of this decade, but it’s now struggling to keep pace with its biggest rivals and the overall market.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Her foam-lined sneakers slide off to reveal black knitted socks adorned with illustrations of killer clowns.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer




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