murderous

Example Sentences

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Despite the government's insistence its targets were part of an illicit and murderous network, residents tell a different story.

From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026

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

Fortunately, almost as soon as Dek lands on Genna, a planet of murderous flora, to bag his Kalisk, he runs into a babbling half-robot missing her legs who makes the movie much more compelling.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2025

If she had had a real sword with a murderous point, he would have been quite unharmed.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman