slayer
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And the aging-out of Judith, who named herself after the slayer of Holofernes and whom the Agency is trying to retire.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Let’s see if Hall can be his own slayer on Saturday.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
Despite the enthusiasm around the project, which would have introduced Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer alongside Gellar’s Buffy, Gellar pointed to at least one very vocal detractor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Dr. Ilko argues that Guglielmo's reputation as a dragon slayer came from his role in cleansing the environment and restoring the valley's productivity.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026
Inside my head, I heard a voice, slithering into one ear and coiling around my brain: I am the spirit of Delphi, speaker of the prophecies of Phoebus Apollo, slayer of the mighty Python.
From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan
Stakeholders: It makes me think of vampire slayers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
In the main, however, townsfolk do not roll out the welcome wagon for these slayers for hire.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2023
Last year’s follow-up “As Above, So Below” continues her sharp social critiques, reflections and genre-blending with pond-hopping collabs with American bar slayers Joey Bada$$ and Denzel Curry and ’70s Zamrock greats Witch.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
With this win Tiafoe moved toward the front of the line of would-be dragon slayers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2022
Except for two sets of boot prints, one bearing a diamond pattern and the other a Cat’s Paw design, the slayers had left not a single clue.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
