- past participle of slay.
slain
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In a personal essay published online, Jake Reiner, the eldest son of slain Hollywood couple Rob and Michele Reiner, describes learning about their deaths and the moments after.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
At the Zurbatiyah crossing, large fans sprayed mist to cool the heat as pilgrims passed portraits of Khamenei, his son and successor Mujtaba, and other slain commanders from Iran's so-called "axis of resistance."
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
“Princess Mononoke” begins with a worm-covered demon attacking a pastoral village, only to be slain by its prince, Ashitaka.
From Salon ● Jul. 22, 2026
The plane was carrying a Houthi delegation returning from the funeral of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali al-Khamenei, the Yemeni defense ministry said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 13, 2026
As I ate, I read CPO Family, the magazine of the Correctional Peace Officers Foundation, a group that offered money and support to the families of slain correction officers.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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