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

One New Yorker told the BBC the high security was "killing the vibe of the Knicks".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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

My mom’s a doctor and he is just killing time before coaching volleyball, so eat all the Fritos and corn syrup you want.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri