- past participle of slay.
slain
Example Sentences
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Shakur was 25 when he was slain at the height of his career as one of rap's most influential voices.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
In a personal essay published online, Jake Reiner, the eldest son of slain Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner, describes learning about their deaths and the moments after.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
South Korean police raided the Starbucks national headquarters Wednesday, the chain's local operator told AFP, following allegations an advertising campaign defamed activists slain in 1980 pro-democracy protests.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Princess Mononoke” begins with a worm-covered demon attacking a pastoral village, only to be slain by its prince, Ashitaka.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
She sees innocence, the untouched kingdom the great leader slain the great empty hole shaped like the child growing large and becoming grand.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
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