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[mur-der] / ˈmɜr dər /




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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

The suburban malaise subgenre of murder mystery is thriving, from “Big Little Lies” to “All Her Fault.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Will America survive the murder of “60 Minutes”? Will the world?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Badenoch's speech comes after the murder of Henry Nowak and the police's response fuelled questions about equality policies and laws.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

But when he doesn’t get his way, he screams bloody murder!

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




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