killing

Example Sentences

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“American Skin” is, of course, also known as “41 Shots” and is the story of the killing of unarmed African immigrant Amadou Diallo by the New York City Police Department.

From Salon • May 28, 2026

The ICE agent, Brian Palacios, was first identified by The Times in January as being responsible for the killing based off court filings in a custody dispute.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The barrage came days after Russia accused Kyiv of striking a vocational school in the Russian-occupied Lugansk region, killing 21 people.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

On the day of the killing, his mother had called an ambulance to their home with the hope he could be taken to hospital for an assessment.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

“These iron monsters are killing us slowly,” the big man said grimly.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia