slain
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Shakur was 25 when he was slain at the height of his career as one of rap's most influential voices.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
South Korean police raided the Starbucks national headquarters Wednesday, the chain's local operator told AFP, following allegations an advertising campaign defamed activists slain in 1980 pro-democracy protests.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
“Princess Mononoke” begins with a worm-covered demon attacking a pastoral village, only to be slain by its prince, Ashitaka.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The plane was carrying a Houthi delegation returning from the funeral of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali al-Khamenei, the Yemeni defense ministry said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
Would he pay us for the otter he had slain or would he try to sneak away in the night?
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
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