killing

Example Sentences

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“I really don’t like lantana,” she says, “but I hate killing things.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

But when it was time to vote, another female Republican state lawmaker made a motion that ultimately succeeded at killing the bill in committee.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least one person, collapsing buildings, and sparking tsunami warnings across the region.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Lammy told the BBC he had spoken to Vance on Saturday and told the vice-president the killing "has got nothing to do with mass migration".

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

‘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 "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler