Example Sentences

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Vegas had killed 11 penalties against the Ducks and 21 in a row dating back to Game 3 of their first-round series against Utah.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on March 4 that the U.S. had killed the head of an Iranian unit behind an alleged plot to assassinate President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Israel said on Tuesday it had killed Larijani, Iran's security chief, and Tehran has since confirmed his death.

From Barron's • Mar. 17, 2026

Only one interaction took place at a site where a wolf had killed prey.

From Science Daily • Mar. 3, 2026

“It was...I think it was...I mean, I thought it was the Hessians who had killed them,” Jonathan went on to say.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi