killing
noun
the act of a person or thing that kills.
killings
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pluralof killing.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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He does not know if or when Walker was alerted to that possibility, or if that was the reason for the killings.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
The Indian authorities have accused the 39-year-old of having a role in a series of targeted killings of religious and political figures - allegations which he denies.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Bass said the killings reflect, in part, a broader failure of the mental health system to get people the care they need.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Global Witness warned that Brazil had seen a doubling of killings of environmental defenders in 2025 compared to 2024.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
At Giti’s fatiha, the day after the killings, Laila sat stunned in a roomful of weeping women.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
