Example Sentences

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“A big plant will slaughter 400 head per hour,” Harris added.

From Washington Post • May 23, 2020

His latest book, David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, will slaughter its puny competitors no matter what the critics say.

From Slate • Oct. 7, 2013

In a month, J Penny will slaughter around 2,000 sheep, 6,000 pigs and 1,000 cattle.

From The Guardian • May 25, 2013

My answer: “The N.H.L. team will slaughter them in eight straight.”

From New York Times • Sep. 1, 2012

"I will slaughter my best lamb," he added, as a special inducement.

From The Land of the Black Mountain The Adventures of Two Englishmen in Montenegro by Wyon, Reginald