beheading

Example Sentences

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One day, as I was beheading a trout, it struck me: People will give me money if I just show up and do what they ask me to do.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Leo's visit, which is expected to focus on interfaith dialogue, comes 30 years after the beheading of seven French Trappist monks from a monastery during the 1990s civil war.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

If he can pull off that trick, though, he will prove himself more akin to Charles II who restored the monarchy 11 years after his father’s beheading.

From Seattle Times • May 5, 2023

The letters date from 1578 to 1584, a few years before Mary's beheading 436 years ago - on 8 February, 1587.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2023

“So that’s why you’re putting it on,” said Harry, accidentally beheading a dead caterpillar because his hand was shaking in anger.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling