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  • present participle of slay.

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Mr. Staiti says that McCrea’s slaying was reported in “dozens of newspapers,” from Boston to Charleston.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 14, 2025

Escalante and his family were living at his parents’ home in Cypress Park at the time of his slaying.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 13, 2025

It depicts St George slaying a dragon, which lies among broken fragments of US and Soviet missiles.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

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

“Well, presently I am slaying this monster here.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley




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