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  • past tense form of slay.
  • a variation of slue.
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slew

[sloo] / slu /


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Musk had unusual demands for Boring’s investors, which include a slew of his longtime backers.

From MarketWatch Sep. 10, 2026

Viewers will have plenty to cozy up to, with a slew of series dropping around holidays — a perfect time to binge your new favorite watch.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2026

"The decline in market perception of Shein reflects slower revenue growth amid a slew of geopolitical challenges as well as increased competition," Lorraine Tan, Morningstar's Asia director of equity research, said in a note.

From Barron's Aug. 31, 2026

Singer and businesswoman Dolly Parton, who died earlier this week, had a slew of projects in the pipeline including a biopic, documentary, avatar show, museum, travel stop for truckers, coffee brand and dog treats.

From BBC Aug. 27, 2026

Tyr fought one-handed, but he fought bravely, and he slew his share of giants that day.

From "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman

For manager Brian Epstein, the very notion of the Beatles performing in any venue with slews of empty seats was a non-starter.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2025

He had gold and platinum albums, was on the cover of Time and Newsweek, and won slews of Grammys and Emmys.

From New York Times Nov. 22, 2023

Webb is a big telescope, so it slews slower than the minute hand on a clock.

From Scientific American Jul. 11, 2022

It’s a job in which you meet a slew of people and play in front of slews more.

From Washington Post May 7, 2022

Growned folks have whole slews of ways of crushing your spirits if you’re young.

From "Elijah of Buxton" by Christopher Paul Curtis




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