slay

Example Sentences

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He inspires their ire and gives them dragons to slay.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba -- Infinity Castle: Part 1", about sword-swishing Tanjiro Kamado's final showdown to slay demons and make his sister human again, is part of a planned trilogy.

From Barron's • Nov. 18, 2025

Harman was dubbed "the butcher of Hoylake" during his relentless march to the Claret Jug at Royal Liverpool two years ago as a result of his propensity to slay and eat big game.

From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025

Yet I don’t have too many nice things to say about the Catholic Church outside of the aesthetics, which are an unambiguous slay.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2025

“Then you’d be okay if Phillip and I go it alone from here? After all, if I’ve got a prince who can slay giants to help me, that’s all I need, right?”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley