slay
Example Sentences
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David should not have to slay Goliath to win a championship trophy at the high school level.
From Los Angeles Times
The Atlantic story and other accounts of Kennedy make it clear he views himself as the lone hero of a great battle, a Beowulf intending to slay a dragon of dogma and lies.
From Salon
To no one’s surprise, the Saudi government had tried to dodge the issue before claiming Khashoggi had been killed by rogue officials, insisting that the slaying and dismemberment was not premeditated.
From Los Angeles Times
There are so many bonuses available for, say, slaying any of his hunters that even if Ben dies he will be able to leave a considerable sum to his widow.
His slaying is widely regarded as one of the most consequential — and contentious— events of recent Mexican history.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
