slayer

Example Sentences

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Despite the enthusiasm around the project, which would have introduced Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer alongside Gellar’s Buffy, Gellar pointed to at least one very vocal detractor.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Dr. Ilko argues that Guglielmo's reputation as a dragon slayer came from his role in cleansing the environment and restoring the valley's productivity.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

These rules, known as slayer rules, have a long history in the United States.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

She developed a reputation as a giant slayer by outcompeting market-leader Intel a decade ago to take the lead in producing central processing units, or CPUs, for personal computers and data centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 21, 2025

A snake killer, an Archduke, a slayer of TOCs—a genius, even.

From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green