murder
Example Sentences
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“Because the sister is so superstitious, Mr. Pinkerton believes we can get her to reveal the secrets to this murder scheme,” Aunt Kitty said.
From Literature
The investigation into his murder is being handled by a newly created national anti-organised crime prosecutor alongside the Marseille-based specialised regional crime office.
From BBC
Met Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley said that while "every murder is a tragedy," fewer families had been "shattered" by violence.
From BBC
President George W Bush personally publicised the capture, claiming he was a senior al-Qaeda operative who was "plotting and planning murder".
From BBC
“You can take this to the bank—pursuant to the laws of this state, pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder,” Jackson said.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.