slayer

Example Sentences

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The first time “Buffy” ended, Gellar attempted to shake off the slayer with a slew of fascinating, genuinely provocative roles that utilized her skillset.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 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

Saint George is widely known as Christianity's most famous dragon slayer and is commonly depicted as a warrior holding a lance.

From Science Daily • Feb. 2, 2026

That means what Nick Reiner might stand to inherit, if the slayer rule were to prove irrelevant in this case, is unknown.

From Salon • Dec. 25, 2025

From a smoking tower, a great stone beast took wing, breathing shadow fire. . . . mother of dragons, slayer of hes .

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin