- past participle of slay.
slain
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Slain former prime minister Shinzo Abe, for instance, was the son of a foreign minister, and grandson of another prime minister, Nobusuke Kishi.
From BBC • Jan. 20, 2023
Slain Chicago police Officer Ella French’s partner, Officer Carlos Yanez Jr., released another video from a rehabilitation facility Wednesday commemorating his seventh anniversary on the force.
From Fox News • Aug. 26, 2021
Also Thursday: Slain Sacramento Police Officer Tara O’Sullivan will be laid to rest at a public memorial service in Roseville.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2019
Slain sportswriter John McNamara wanted his ashes spread at Nationals Park.
From Washington Post • Sep. 2, 2018
Slain by a Lannister bannerman before Ned could speak to him,- could that be mere happenstance?
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
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