murderous

Example Sentences

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And yet how many Americans haven’t stared down a hardwood alley with murderous intent, preparing to unload a polished missile against 10 arrogant pins?

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

To be clear, the incident, shown from a couple different angles, does not show murderous intent from the driver.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

This year’s rendition is filled with murderous red-eyed ravens up to no good, and in true Haunted Mansion fashion it has a pun for a name.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 19, 2025

Paramount's "The Running Man," a new take on Stephen King's dystopian novel about a murderous game show, opened in second place with $17 million in ticket sales in the United States and Canada.

From Barron's • Nov. 16, 2025

Harry quickly let go of Ron; the look on his face was murderous.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling