murdered

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Five years earlier, as the Spider, he was a super-powered guardian of the people; but he gave it up after the love of his life was murdered on the Spider’s account.

From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026

The mother of murdered teenager Brianna Ghey has said she is "incredibly disappointed" the prime minister met social media bosses about online safety before talking to bereaved families.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

So with thoughtful invention, Ozon gives the distraught Djemila — the murdered Algerian’s sister, unnamed in the book — a voice to go with her ignored status.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

She spoke of one audience member, a relative of someone who was murdered, who became more open to a debate about the merits of capital punishment after seeing the opera.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

"But Mr. Westing didn't look murdered," Turtle argued.

From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin