assassinated
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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One poignant example: Mary and her husband were holding hands in their box at Ford’s Theatre when Lincoln was assassinated in 1865.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
The faces of assassinated leaders, and those of new rulers, dominate the public space.
From BBC • May 3, 2026
Sarina Hosseiny said she had never heard of Qassem Soleimani, an Iranian general assassinated by the U.S. in 2020.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Kabila succeeded his assassinated father as president of the vast and long-troubled nation in 2001, staying in power until 2019 after extending his term beyond the constitutional limit.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Lupita passed the dusty little park that had been built as a memorial to an assassinated yanqui presidente.
From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty
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