1
as in killed
to deprive of life
millions have been slain worldwide by this dreadful disease
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2
as in murdered
to put to death deliberately
vowed to slay without mercy whoever was responsible for murdering his family
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Standing alongside firefighter’s gear that belonged to slain Trump rallygoer Corey Comperatore, Trump claimed that divine intervention saved him from also being killed in the attack at a Pennsylvania campaign rally last weekend.
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Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
Hundreds paid their final respects Wednesday to slain Birmingham Firefighter Jordan Melton, who was gunned down while on duty two weeks ago at Station 9.
—Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 26 July 2023
Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 19 July 2024
Hundreds paid their final respects Wednesday to slain Birmingham Firefighter Jordan Melton, who was gunned down while on duty two weeks ago at Station 9.
—Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 26 July 2023
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“Slain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slain. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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