killing
Example Sentences
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The Argentine naval submarine that imploded in 2017, killing 44 sailors, was seaworthy, the highest-ranking of four former officers said Wednesday on the second day of their trial.
From Barron's
‘Look, if I tell you something, you must promise not to say a word, okay? I’ve been sworn to secrecy, but it’s killing me!’
From Literature
The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was a shock, but the more revealing strike came days later.
While wolves were sometimes responsible for killing cougars, scientists found no evidence of cougars killing wolves.
From Science Daily
“Ted started killing my stories — meaning he kept my stories from making the show lineup for one reason or another ... I felt vulnerable and helpless.”
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
