killed
Example Sentences
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Up to 1.2 million Vietnamese soldiers are estimated to have been killed between 1945 and 1975, during wars involving former colonial power France, and then the United States as well as its allies.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
When Shakur was killed, it sparked conspiracy theories about who was involved as well as introspection in the music industry.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026
The initial news flashes said that 17 people were killed, but that toll was downscaled significantly.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Officials have not said how the person was killed.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
‘I’m telling you so that you’ll understand. He was a strong, experienced hunter who knew the mountains -and still the ice river killed him. What hope -what chance -do you think we’d have?’
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
