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slayer

[sley-er] / ˈsleɪ ər /


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Actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who was set to lead the show as a supernatural slayer opposite Gellar, lamented the cancellation on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 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

That civil finding would bar the slayer from inheriting without a criminal conviction.

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

“Lord of Light, preserve us from this evil,” they prayed, led by the deep voice of Ser Godry the Giant- slayer.

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




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