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Recent Examples of mutilation
This online collection included images of mutilation and tying up women with ropes, two things prosecutors said are consistent with injuries inflicted on Mack and how she was bound, officials said.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Anderson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse and arson of property other than a building in connection to Robinson’s death.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Oregon ranch manager details confounding, unexplained mutilations of bulls
Colby Marshall, a former ranch manager, found five bulls missing their tongues and reproductive organs in July 2017.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
She was tried again in 2006 and convicted of manslaughter, mutilation and weapons charges and sentenced to 13 to 45 years in prison with the possibility of parole.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 17 Dec. 2024
Anderson is charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse and arson of property other than a building in connection to Robinson’s death.
—David Clarey, Journal Sentinel, 2 Dec. 2024
Oregon ranch manager details confounding, unexplained mutilations of bulls
Colby Marshall, a former ranch manager, found five bulls missing their tongues and reproductive organs in July 2017.
—Christina Coulter, Fox News, 28 Nov. 2024
She was tried again in 2006 and convicted of manslaughter, mutilation and weapons charges and sentenced to 13 to 45 years in prison with the possibility of parole.
—Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutilation
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The Exponential Festival makes aesthetic mayhem at the Brick Theatre and its satellites.The New Yorker, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
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Same spirit of mischief, totally different brand of mayhem.Kat Tenbarge, NBC News, 7 Jan. 2025
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He was ordered to pay the women around $148 million in late 2023 for the harm caused by his lies.Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
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In the military, many dogs are trained to detect land mines, helping to protect their handlers and personnel from harm.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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However, the event was used to lure her to the venue, where she was then attacked, robbed, and ultimately stabbed nine times before being taken to the hospital and treated for her injuries.Abby Monteil, Them, 17 Jan. 2025
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Murphy played in the Chicago Cubs minor league system for five years before retiring, in part due to injuries.Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 17 Jan. 2025
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The spasms are considered normal and have not been linked to any kind of pathological problem or mental health condition, though persons with Parkinson’s, chronic migraines or brain lesions have been documented experiencing more hypnic jerks than what is considered typical.Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2025
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Approximately 25% of cases include such symptoms as skin lesions.Dan Basso, Detroit Free Press, 2 Jan. 2025
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For seniors and people with disabilities, programs like the city’s Housing Choice Voucher Program focus on providing safe, affordable and accessible housing options.Sherell Jackson, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
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The foundation plans to use the funds to build an adaptive playground for children with disabilities at a school in South Jersey.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Excluding adults who had mild cognitive impairment, dementia or incomplete data, the Kanazawa scientists looked at the data of more than 8,500 adults aged 65 and older.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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The increase in net loss was primarily due to higher operating expenses, including a significant impairment expense.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 13 Jan. 2025
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Gilbert police still face scrutiny over teen attacks: Inaction from the Gilbert Police Department over teen violence, including the death of Preston Lord, beatings of other teens, and a barn set on fire, prompted scrutiny of the department and town leadership.The Arizona Republic, The Arizona Republic, 31 Dec. 2024
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Several videos circulating on social media purport to show armed militants — allegedly affiliated with HTS or the security forces of the new government— beating, cursing and humiliating Alawite men while arresting them, or otherwise making threats toward Alawites.Barak Ravid, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024
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Wilmette Park District Executive Director Steve Wilson has announced his resignation, and the Park District Board has approved a separation agreement for him, as proceedings continue in a lawsuit brought against him and the Board that seeks $5 million in damages, per documents.Daniel I. Dorfman, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Ongoing monitoring helps ensure levels stay within a healthy range and can prevent potential long-term complications, such as nerve damage or cognitive issues.Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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