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[mur-der] / ˈmɜr dər /




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Some offenders already are barred, including those convicted of first-degree murder of a law enforcement officer.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

A further six men have been charged following a protest in Southampton over the murder of Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Will America survive the murder of “60 Minutes”? Will the world?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Now, Rhys embraces two wildly different roles he shot back-to-back, showcasing versatility against foreboding backdrops of murder and the supernatural.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It is in the scene where the ghost of Hamlet’s father returns from Beyond the Veil to discuss his own murder with his son.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood




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