1
as in to slaughter
to kill on a large scale
machine guns mowed down the advancing troops without mercy
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as in to down
to strike (someone) so forcefully as to cause a fall
the crowd rushing in for the sale mowed down the poor clerks standing at the front entrance
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Prices have been up since a 2022 drought forced ranchers to send more cows to slaughter; according to the latest consumer price index, beef prices are up 5.5% from the same month last year.—
Bailey Schulz,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025 -
Another way to think about it: In 1970, around 16 chickens and one-fifth of a cow were slaughtered for each American.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
9 Feb. 2025
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In this case, the Zero Day attack downed dozens of systems for one whole minute, causing widespread catastrophe and the deaths of more than 3,000 people.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
23 Feb. 2025
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The structure had downed wires on top of it, first responders stressed.—
Graham Smith,
NPR,
17 Feb. 2025
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Hezbollah has used the Shiite villages and residents to attack Israelis since its ally, Hamas, massacred over 1,200 people in southern Israel.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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After examining the remains, the research team concluded that the individuals were brutally massacred before they were thrown down the shaft.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
15 Dec. 2024
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The organization sued on behalf of Medicaid beneficiaries who were dropped from coverage.—
Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports,
arkansasonline.com,
19 Feb. 2025
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But Ayala was immediately dropped from the case and was replaced by his direct supervisor, T. Michael Morgan, Esq.—
Ashley Belanger,
Ars Technica,
19 Feb. 2025
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Avalanches triggered during high-risk periods could be large enough to knock down trees and bury cars and humans, according to the center’s website.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacramento Bee,
14 Feb. 2025
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In addition to the rain, the storm brought powerful wind gusts that knocked down power lines, leaving thousands in the dark early Friday morning.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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Slater knocks over candles and eventually trips, hitting his head on the corner of a table.—
Samantha Stutsman,
People.com,
1 Feb. 2025
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Seeking inspiration, Lucy visits the iconic film site of the Biltmore House and accidentally knocks over an hourglass that transports her to the movie's 1947 set.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
17 Dec. 2024
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But within a year, Murder, Inc. was felled by a federal indictment—Gotti and his brother were later cleared of all charges—and struggled to return to chart dominance after rebranding as The Inc. Gotti’s methods were sometimes called into question.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
6 Feb. 2025
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Whether that sudden shift befuddled his opponent is unclear, but just 40 seconds later Shang Zhifa was sprawled on the canvas, felled by a vicious right hand.—
Charlie Campbell,
TIME,
9 Jan. 2025
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Buff Strickland While known for her dressmaker detail and eye for color, Bratton believes that the essence of a house begins with the hard finishes, encompassing everything from cabinetry, fixtures, and flooring to hardware and paint colors.—
Dan Howarth,
Architectural Digest,
25 Feb. 2025
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Behind the scenes, the Marlies have been floored by Steeves’ positivity at a time when many ‘tweeners would veer towards negativity.—
Joshua Kloke,
The Athletic,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Mow (down).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mow%20%28down%29. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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