killings
- plural of killing.
Example Sentences
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In the killings that occurred between January and June 26, only 16 indictments were filed, amounting to just 12.3 percent of cases, according to the Abraham Initiatives.
From Barron's • Jul. 5, 2026
For context, Minnesota has requested access to information regarding the killings of Good and Pretti but has not filed charges against the officers who killed them yet.
From Salon • Jun. 23, 2026
Delhi summoned a senior US diplomat twice following the killings of the Indian sailors and strikes on other tankers with Indian crew.
From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026
The ruling means the woman will not stand trial for the killings and will be sent to a state mental institution rather than prison.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026
The movement regularly holds protests against police killings of African Americans and against such issues as racial profiling, police brutality, and racial inequality in the United States criminal justice system.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
