murderous

Example Sentences

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I saw it partner with the U.S.-led coalition against the murderous Islamic State.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

To be clear, the incident, shown from a couple different angles, does not show murderous intent from the driver.

From Slate • Jan. 7, 2026

The single combat involves swinging a conker -- a hardened horse chestnut -- on a string at your opponent's nut with murderous venom, until one is smashed to pieces.

From Barron's • Oct. 17, 2025

What I learned as the grandchild of those who had fled not one but two murderous ideologies was that free speech was about listening as much as talking.

From BBC • Sep. 22, 2025

There, he hooked up in a murderous head-to- head duel with a filly named Fair Knightess, who was carrying 108 pounds to Seabiscuit’s 130.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand