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

After Colosio’s slaying, the PRI named Ernesto Zedillo, who had been Colosio’s campaign manager, as its candidate.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 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

Was this really "slaying dragons" of the tabloid press, as he'd celebrated after a previous win when he'd given evidence in court against Mirror Group Newspapers?

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

The only gift that Beowulf kept was the golden ring Queen Wealhtheow had put on his finger after the slaying of Grendel.

From "Beowulf: A New Telling" by Robert Nye