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slaughter

[slaw-ter] / ˈslɔ tər /




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"He himself collected birds' eggs and stuffed birds, but he was worried about the slaughter of birds on the East Riding coast," Neave says.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Thousands of striking beef plant workers in Colorado agreed to return to work, ending a three-week strike at a slaughter plant owned by JBS JBS -2.04%decrease; red down pointing triangle , the world’s largest meatpacker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

CO2 is a key part of food and drink production and is used to stun livestock during slaughter as well as in packaging to keep food fresh, and in fizzy drinks.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Mexico accounted for 3% to 4% of U.S. cattle slaughter in 2024.

From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026

My friends who had led me to the slaughter came over and offered words of consolation.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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