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killed



ADJECTIVE
executed
Synonyms
STRONG
beheaded crucified electrocuted fried garroted gassed guillotined hanged shot


ADJECTIVE
slain
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG
assassinated dead




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In 2015 she released “Sherpa,” a documentary about the Sherpa lifestyle and the aftermath of an avalanche that killed 16 people from the community.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026

She said a theatre where the stage show will be performed had been chosen - "but I can't tell you what it is because I will get killed".

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

For example, though people are still killed in avalanches, alert systems have played an essential role in making winter backcountry travel safer for more people.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026

The death marks the second time in months an e-bike rider was killed in Huntington Beach.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026

In answer, the spirits accurately communicated the deceased’s city, occupation, religion, age, number of children, and the disease that killed him.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock


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