hit squad
Americannoun
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a team of hit men, as one organized for the purpose of assassinating a political figure.
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a group of political terrorists.
Etymology
Origin of hit squad
First recorded in 1975–80
Example Sentences
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“With this first-ever prosecution of an alleged member of Lukashenka’s hit squad we are sending a strong signal,” said Viasna lawyer Pavel Sapelko.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 30, 2023
Haitian officials have described the assailants as a hit squad of 28 people, including Colombian former soldiers and their two Haitian American interpreters.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 11, 2021
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has rejected allegations that he sent a hit squad to kill an exiled Saudi former intelligence officer.
From BBC ● Dec. 8, 2020
“I don’t like the concept of stopping an investment of $110 billion into the United States,” Mr. Trump said just two weeks after Mr. Khashoggi, a Virginia resident, was killed by a Saudi hit squad.
From New York Times ● Sep. 9, 2020
The CIA claim came after six weeks of relentless pressure on the kingdom and its heir to the throne, who has denied any knowledge of the hit squad sent to Turkey or its mission.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 17, 2018
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