slaughter

Example Sentences

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Baldwin wisecracked, fully aware that he was about to be slaughtered.

From Los Angeles Times

But one senior Tory told the BBC they expected the party would be "slaughtered" in May by Reform UK.

From BBC

“If anyone does have an idea of buying it for the purpose of what it’s being marketed as, for slaughtering animals, they’ll have a large contingent of public opposition,” Williamson said.

From Los Angeles Times

When Daidai realised her father was too old to slaughter two pigs for a traditional community feast in the run-up to Chinese New Year, she turned to social media.

From BBC

The goal, they say, is to prevent the slaughter of the state’s iconic oaks.

From Los Angeles Times