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slay

[sley] / sleɪ /


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David should not have to slay Goliath to win a championship trophy at the high school level.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 29, 2025

The dark fantasy about sword-swishing Tanjiro Kamado's final showdown to slay demons also topped the box office when it opened on US and Canadian screens in September.

From Barron's • Nov. 11, 2025

In the process, they demonstrated the blueprint that shows why they might be better equipped than any other team in the sport to slay the mighty Dodgers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 25, 2025

"Her talent, truth, and impact will never be forgotten, and her legacy will continue to slay - always," the official RuPaul's Drag Race account said on X.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

“If they do not slay us with their swords, they will do so with their mouths. Pray, how does the lord commander propose to feed Tormund and his thousands?”

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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