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as in funny
causing or intended to cause laughter
he's usually quiet, but occasionally unleashes some killing remark that cracks everyone up
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as in challenging
requiring much time, effort, or careful attention
a killing schedule that requires the touring company to play in a different city every night
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as in cleanup
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as in murder
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as in destroying
to deprive of life
during the war more soldiers were killed by disease than anything else
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as in dismissing
to reject by or as if by a vote
the Senate killed the bill by a single vote
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as in deleting
to show (something written) to be no longer valid by drawing a cross over or a line through it
I think that paragraph is irrelevant, so kill it
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as in wearing
to use up all the physical energy of
the long hike up the mountain just about killed us
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as in fascinating
to attract or delight as if by magic
with his dark good looks he would positively kill the ladies
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as in braking
to cause to stop functioning
kill the engine before it overheats
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Recent Examples of killing
Bonnie Kristian, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2020
In 2014, his daughter, Alex, was at the University of California, Santa Barbara when a gunman on a killing spree fatally shot three women outside her sorority house.
—James Barragán, Dallas News, 21 Feb. 2020
Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
In his last fight, two weeks before his killing, Kolenovic scored a first-round knockout over Ronnie Glover at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, Long Island.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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The problem at hand is the novel coronavirus, and U.S. sanctions are aiding its killing spree in Iran.
—Bonnie Kristian, TheWeek, 18 Mar. 2020
In 2014, his daughter, Alex, was at the University of California, Santa Barbara when a gunman on a killing spree fatally shot three women outside her sorority house.
—James Barragán, Dallas News, 21 Feb. 2020
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The homicide figures do not include killings that occurred in self-defense or in other circumstances not measured in Chicago police statistics.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 16 Dec. 2024
In his last fight, two weeks before his killing, Kolenovic scored a first-round knockout over Ronnie Glover at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, Long Island.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 15 Dec. 2024
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Newsweek readers have also been sending funny and adorable videos and pictures of their pets for our weekly Newsweek Pet of the Week line-up.Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
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Remus said the family is leaning into God to cope with the tragedy — along with being OK with laughter when remembering happy or funny moments.Erik S. Hanley, Journal Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2024
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The agreement comes amid a challenging period for traditional department stores, which face mounting pressure from discount chains like Walmart, fast-fashion players and e-commerce companies like Amazon.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Dear Reader, Feeling caught between family loyalty and your relationship with your boyfriend is a challenging position to navigate, especially during the holidays.Lori Gottlieb, The Atlantic, 23 Dec. 2024
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Georgia’s government in November diverted $100 million that had been set aside for construction projects or paying off existing debt to fund emergency loans to farmers and cleanup in Helene’s aftermath.Russ Bynum, Los Angeles Times, 21 Dec. 2024
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Every Time What Is Parchment Paper? Parchment paper is a versatile kitchen essential that simplifies baking, cooking, and cleanup.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
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An arrest warrant was issued earlier this month for 32-year-old Bryant Jay Beecher of Denver, but the man hasn’t been arrested, according to a news release from the Aurora Police Department. Beecher is wanted on charges of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder, police said.Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 27 Dec. 2024
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The man accused of setting fire to a woman in a New York City subway car has been indicted on charges of murder in the first and second degree and arson.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 27 Dec. 2024
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Longtime residents of Mayotte worry about a crackdown The cyclone further exacerbated the island’s issues after destroying homes, schools and infrastructure.Sam Mednick and Thomas Adamson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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Russian units in Crimea were destroying their boats in a desperate bid not to be sent to Kherson to join the assault.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Ignoring or dismissing a woman’s expertise.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Cuomo, a Democrat, has denied the allegations, dismissing the investigations as politically motivated attacks.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Although many might think of it as the ultimate data-gobbling corporation, Google is actually on something of a data-deleting purge right now.Davey Winder, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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The Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office is launching an investigation into employees’ use of Google Chat after critics claimed the auto-deleting messages allowed officials to bypass their own policy and the California Public Records Act.Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 23 Dec. 2024
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And there's an 80-lux LED headlight plus braking tail-light.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 20 Dec. 2024
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Over 300,000 Ram Heavy Duty pickup trucks have been recalled this week over a braking system defect.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Killing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killing. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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