take someone's life
Idioms-
Kill someone, as in They argued about invoking the death penalty for taking someone's life . [c. 1300]
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take one's own life . Commit suicide, as in Most churches have long opposed taking one's own life . [First half of 1900s]
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take one's life in one's hands . Take a serious risk, as in Climbing without oxygen is really taking your life in your hands .
Example Sentences
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“But at the same time, you do have these absolute nonsense, out-of-nowhere, irresponsible people, it almost makes me wonder if they realize that they have the potential to take someone’s life away.”
From Washington Times • Jul. 20, 2023
He called on Taiwanese Americans to respect differences in opinion but said no one has a right to infringe on other people’s rights or to take someone’s life.
From Seattle Times • May 18, 2022
“No one wants to take someone’s life, if that’s what happened. So that’s where the empathy comes from.”
From Slate • Mar. 29, 2021
"If we teach our children love, they know a value of a life. They wouldn't think to take someone's life if they knew somebody loved them," she said.
From US News • Jun. 29, 2016
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