homicides
- plural of homicide.
Example Sentences
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Homicides increased in 2019 and again in 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic raged and cities across the country saw similar spikes, but declined each of the next four years, the data show.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
Homicides have fallen to their lowest level for nearly 50 years across England and Wales, official statistics show.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
Homicides are down in Jacksonville, mirroring national trends.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 16, 2025
Homicides had fallen dramatically, and fatalities from circulatory disease, a major cause of death at every adult age, were also falling in this age group.
From Slate • Aug. 20, 2025
Homicides, courtesans, barbarians, all who had any stain upon their lives, were excluded from these rites; only Hellenes "of pure soul and pure hands" were eligible for initiation.
From Greek Women by Carroll, Mitchell
