killed

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Shirbat Khan, a 55-year-old resident, told AFP those killed were "a poor family, they had done nothing" and had no ties to militants.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

"If you're suddenly in an environment where you're essentially getting killed a couple of times per year, then that changes everything," said Mitchell.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

But after the vote, Park said the commission’s decision effectively killed the Venice Dell development, which during the campaign she had called a “waste of money.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Lebanon's health ministry says at least 3,666 people have been killed there, while Israeli authorities say 30 soldiers and four civilians have been killed on both sides of the border.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Though curiosity killed the cat, Beatrice and I followed.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck