assassin
Example Sentences
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Don’t waste one brain cell trying to deduce the assassin.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
The Surrey man is a more reserved character – an assassin rather than a warrior.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
With a streak of 27 wins and counting, Jamie Ding is a “Jeopardy!” assassin.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
He called the shooting a "very sad situation" on Tuesday and refused to back Miller's "assassin" description -- while insisting that under-fire Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem would not step down.
From Barron's • Jan. 27, 2026
The two women lagged behind their mistress and exchanged exasperated looks that informed the assassin this conversation had been held many times before.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
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