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murderous

[mur-der-uhs] / ˈmɜr dər əs /


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Despite the government's insistence its targets were part of an illicit and murderous network, residents tell a different story.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

I saw it partner with the U.S.-led coalition against the murderous Islamic State.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 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

What I learned as the grandchild of those who had fled not one but two murderous ideologies was that free speech was about listening as much as talking.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

These were Julius Caesar’s dying words when he realized that even his dear friend Brutus had been part of the murderous plot against him.

From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood