slay
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"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
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
There is now a real belief that Kpop Demon Hunters could be set to slay the Oscars.
From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025
“David always had a kind word and a quick wit that would slay you where you stand. Then he’d make you smile doing it!”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025
In her imaginary world of Mariposa, Natalie had turned the ugly, monstrous pythons into dragons and sent brave knights out to slay them.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
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