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murderous

[mur-der-uhs] / ˈmɜr dər əs /


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Running from murderous in-laws is nothing compared to the threat at the heart of “Something Very Bad is Going to Happen,” which depicts exchanging vows with a presumed soul mate as gambling with a curse.

From Salon • Apr. 23, 2026

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

Shortly after Museveni took power in 1986, ending years of bloodshed and chaos under murderous tyrants, the young president mused that leaders overstaying their welcome lay at the heart of Africa's problems.

From Barron's • Jan. 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

She shot him a murderous look and turned her face away.

From "The House of the Spirits: A Novel" by Isabel Allende




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