killing

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That same year, he and his deputies were photographed kneeling and speaking with protesters in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, an action he has since recast as praying.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The killing of Khamenei did not end his presence on social media, with his accounts on X and Telegram still posting, sometimes several times daily with comments from past speeches.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

For several days after Spivey’s killing, the tablet remained in Boyd’s Ram TRX at the police impound lot.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Although the snakes use their venom when defending themselves, studies have shown that the chemical nature of snake venom is primarily suited for killing its prey, such a rodents, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Then, Congress passed a law to stop humans from killing marine mammals.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen