slain
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As a married adult, he continued living in his childhood home until a man was slain a block away in 2013, when his wife insisted that they move a mile south.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
In the center are small portraits of Quinn, Obregon and other Eastside legends, including Garfield High math teacher Jaime Escalante and slain Times columnist Ruben Salazar.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2026
Known for his snappy suits and his resemblance to the slain leader, Mboladinga stays frozen to give his side the strength to block shots and to win battles on the pitch.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
On Saturday, Iranian state television announced the slain leader will be buried on July 9 in his hometown of Mashhad, after the service was postponed due to the war.
From Barron's ● Jun. 13, 2026
The demigod Cadmus had slain a dragon that happened to be a child of Ares.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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