slaying

Example Sentences

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“In many ways, he always thought that he was Saint George slaying the dragon,” the author writes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

RBA Gov. Michele Bullock avoided giving forward guidance to markets, but made it abundantly clear that she is serious about slaying the inflation dragon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

She and her family also sued the city of Los Angeles, alleging that officials covered up police involvement in the rapper’s slaying.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

"Like David slaying Goliath, we’re taking on big banks and their outdated ways," Dave’s website states.

From Salon • Jan. 17, 2025

‘In the language of Orthanc help means ruin, and saving means slaying, that is plain. But we do not come here to beg.’

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien