slayer
Americannoun
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slayers
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Nearly every state in the U.S. has a version of California’s slayer statute, which effectively disinherits beneficiaries who’ve “feloniously and intentionally” killed their benefactors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
Despite the enthusiasm around the project, which would have introduced Ryan Kiera Armstrong as the new slayer alongside Gellar’s Buffy, Gellar pointed to at least one very vocal detractor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Dr. Ilko argues that Guglielmo's reputation as a dragon slayer came from his role in cleansing the environment and restoring the valley's productivity.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 2, 2026
That means what Nick Reiner might stand to inherit, if the slayer rule were to prove irrelevant in this case, is unknown.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2025
A snake killer, an Archduke, a slayer of TOCs—a genius, even.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
Stakeholders: It makes me think of vampire slayers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 26, 2026
In the main, however, townsfolk do not roll out the welcome wagon for these slayers for hire.
From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2023
Last year’s follow-up “As Above, So Below” continues her sharp social critiques, reflections and genre-blending with pond-hopping collabs with American bar slayers Joey Bada$$ and Denzel Curry and ’70s Zamrock greats Witch.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2023
With this win Tiafoe moved toward the front of the line of would-be dragon slayers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2022
The Clutter slayers, granted a reprieve by a Federal judge, evaded their date.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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