murder
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Simpson was acquitted, but he never regained the public’s affection or goodwill, and will forever be remembered as a pariah who perhaps got away with literal murder.
From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026
Though Anthony was 17 at the time of the murder on 2 April 2025, under Texas law he was able to be charged as an adult.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
A further six men have been charged following a protest in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Based on real events, “Sherwood” is both a murder mystery and a contemplation of the damage done by class-based strife and longheld grudges, often based on misinformation.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
It’s possible Stalin ordered the murder himself, but that’s never been proved.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
Vocabulary lists containing murder
"Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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"Macbeth" Vocabulary from Act II
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