- present participle of slay.
slaying
Example Sentences
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The man accused of slaying veteran “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Jumanji” actor James Handy earlier this month is not mentally competent to face criminal court prosecution, a Los Angeles judge ruled Monday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
“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
The slaying sparked public outcry, nationwide protests and scrutiny of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who said the agent was acting in self-defense.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026
Hunters whose courage was thus fortified were bound to be more successful when slaying these formidable beasts with their primitive weapons.
From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson
