killing

Example Sentences

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“That’s what is killing independent restaurants in this city.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

"I didn't enjoy driving the 2022 car when it was porpoising up and down, killing everybody's backs," said Russell, whose Mercedes team have won all three races this year.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

"This reprogramming made them significantly better at recognizing and killing cancer cells."

From Science Daily • Apr. 14, 2026

The killing of Khamenei did not end his presence on social media, with his accounts on X and Telegram still posting, sometimes several times daily with comments from past speeches.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Ophie couldn’t imagine old Mrs. Caruthers killing anyone, especially Clara.

From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland