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martyrs

  • plural of martyr.
  • present tense form of martyr (3rd person singular).

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"It was a wise decision because Ebola spreads fast with such gatherings. We're now counting 19 cases and if the Martyrs Day celebration had happened, it would be in three digits now," Tedros said.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Valentino's funeral service will be held the following day at the Basilica of Saint Mary of the Angels and Martyrs, the foundation said.

From BBC • Jan. 19, 2026

Holy Martyrs 74, Viewpoint 60: Solomon Clanton had 22 points for Viewpoint.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 2, 2025

Her son is now in intensive care at Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in the central Gaza town of Deir al-Balah.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 6, 2025

The last time I got kicked out of Martyrs and Saints, the school nurse recommended a psychiatrist whose name was Dr. Vincent Price.

From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García