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  • present participle of kill.
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killing

[kil-ing] / ˈkɪl ɪŋ /


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While The Crew may have lit the touchpaper for Stop Killing Games' launch, there have been many games before and since which have suddenly been shut down.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Brooke Shields, of Acorn TV’s six-episode murder mystery “You’re Killing Me,” poses for a photo in New York City.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Killing senescent cells reduced tumor size and increased survival.

From Science Daily • May 13, 2026

The author of the memoir “The Red Circle” and “The Killing School: Inside the World’s Deadliest Sniper Program,” never imagined he’d write a parenting book.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026

“The Clearasil needs time to work. Killing pimples requires patience. By the way, Ben, since women live seven years longer than men on the average, I imagine I’ll be attending your funeral one day.”

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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