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massacre

[mas-uh-ker] / ˈmæs ə kər /




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Researchers believe the massacre occurred during a period of instability in the Carpathian Basin.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

He intervened in Libya against Moammar Gadhafi’s military to prevent a massacre in Benghazi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

On Sunday, Bash pressed Bovino for evidence “that he was intending to massacre law enforcement.”

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

It was a "despicable attempt to associate me with the Bondi massacre", she said in a statement.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

It was from the Examiner and concerned the Highway 6 frog massacre.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx