killing

Example Sentences

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GM, for example, made about 1,000 “EV 1” electric cars in the late 1990s before killing the effort.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 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

More than seven hours of Boyd’s phone recordings were in the police file—conversations before and after the killing that went unreported until aired by the Journal.

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

“This is for your own good! Being a hero, rescuing a princess, killing a dragon...these could really turn your life around! At least, if you survive long enough.”

From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley