killing

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The move comes amid evidence the poisons are killing songbirds, which like to feather their nests with dog and cat hair, as well as contaminating rivers, killing aquatic life.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

"This reprogramming made them significantly better at recognizing and killing cancer cells."

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

That same year, he and his deputies were photographed kneeling and speaking with protesters in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, an action he has since recast as praying.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The killing of Khamenei did not end his presence on social media, with his accounts on X and Telegram still posting, sometimes several times daily with comments from past speeches.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 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