kill off

Example Sentences

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In the 1990s, it was out-of-town shopping centres that were predicted to kill off High Streets; then it was online shopping, then working from home.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Even if Kennedy did kill off Lemon, though, it does not follow that every decision built on Lemon must fall, too.

From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026

Smog, however, could kill off a spinach crop in half a day.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Guardiola grew frustrated with City's failure to kill off Newcastle, urging his players to "keep the ball better" as he stalked the touchline.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

“They are now,” said the owner, “but you can hardly kill off the ones already made.”

From "The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm" by Nancy Farmer