killing

Example Sentences

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Vescovi told Moss the killing looked like self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Although the snakes use their venom when defending themselves, studies have shown that the chemical nature of snake venom is primarily suited for killing its prey, such a rodents, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The condolence video was released after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia airport in New York shortly after landing, killing Forest and another pilot, Mackenzie Gunther.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

In killing the video-generation app, the company’s priority is no longer wowing the media.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

As a former deputy sheriff in the wild Badlands of the Dakota Territory, Roosevelt, however, believed that killing Julio was justified.

From "Death on the River of Doubt" by Samantha Seiple