killing

Example Sentences

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Following the floods that swept through Derna in 2023, killing nearly 4,000 people, Belgacem became the figurehead for reconstruction efforts in the area.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Its investigations unit, staffed by former police officers and bird experts, works to identify those suspected of killing protected birds.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

An ongoing outbreak in the the Ituri Province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo last month has already racked up more than 500 cases, killing at least 130 people.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

More than a year after the deadly Eaton fire swept through Altadena, killing 19 people, a new, outside review of firefighters’ decision-making concluded “there was no failure” by L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Hence a “dead” image lost its potency after the killing ritual had been performed and could be disregarded when the spell had to be renewed.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson