Example Sentences

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RBA Gov. Michele Bullock avoided giving forward guidance to markets, but made it abundantly clear that she is serious about slaying the inflation dragon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 4, 2026

A generation after his assassination, Colosio’s slaying remains an epochal event that continues to cast a shadow over Mexican politics.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

It depicts St George slaying a dragon, which lies among broken fragments of US and Soviet missiles.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2025

She and her family also sued the city of Los Angeles, alleging that officials covered up police involvement in the rapper’s slaying.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

We call it walking high, and even if we haven't been going on any dangerous quests lately, so the Fair Gwen won't have to throw a fit, Freak hasn't exactly given up on slaying dragons.

From "Freak The Mighty" by Rodman Philbrick