deadly
Example Sentences
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The trend continued into the 1990s, with the likes of Roger Clemens, Curt Schilling and John Smoltz deploying it with deadly effectiveness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
Rousseau had sparked controversy by issuing an English-only video message to express condolences after a deadly collision late on March 22 between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck at New York's LaGuardia Airport.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
They believe carbon monoxide fumes were leaking into the cabin of the plane during Sala's flight, and the lack of an audible alarm meant Ibbotson was unable to take action to disperse the deadly gas.
From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026
Nepal's rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah was sworn in as prime minister on Friday after sweeping the first election since deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government last year.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Lightning filled the sky like a sudden flash of deadly sunlight.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
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