kill

Example Sentences

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Something as simple as a cold could kill Rebecca Quayle, who has terminal cancer, her mum believes.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

“We’ve known for a long time that chimpanzees will attack and kill their neighbors,” said primatologist John Mitani, professor emeritus at the University of Michigan and a study co-author.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

The market is running a pretty simple narrative that AI is going to kill e-commerce or certain types of businesses.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

In the U.S., a combination of persistent drought and high costs in 2022 forced producers to kill 13.3% of the national beef cow herd, the highest proportion ever.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2026

“I won’t kill a harmless snake,” he said.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck