killings

noun

Definition of killingsnext
plural of killing
1
as in profits

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2
as in murders

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  1. cleanups
  2. homicides
  3. sales
Noun
  • Chapters are typically action-driven, and activities often include volunteer projects like street cleanups, food bank support and community gardening.
    Christine Clarridge, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
  • In April, a federal judge overseeing the case found that the city had altered documentation of what crews removed during cleanups.
    Nicole Santa Cruz, ProPublica, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of cleanups
Noun
  • There were only three homicides by June.
    Jacob Turcotte, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Los Angeles has so far this year recorded double-digit percentage declines in homicides, nonfatal shootings and slayings stemming from gang feuds, according to police data released Tuesday.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of homicides
Noun
  • For example, personalizing Black Friday and Cyber Monday offers by sending special discount codes to loyal customers with early access to big sales can have a significant impact.
    Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Forbes Business Development Council is an invitation-only community for sales and biz dev executives.
    Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of sales
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