killings

plural of killing

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Noun
  • Rather than lugging out a heavy upright vacuum and dancing around pesky cords for quick cleanups, do yourself a favor and invest in a cordless stick vacuum.
    Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024
  • An in-house marine biologist leads programs for guests and children, including coral reef restoration and beach cleanups, fostering a deeper connection to the surrounding environment.
    Jennifer Lee, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Violent crime incidents, property crime incidents and property crime victimization were also down in 2024 citywide, CMPD said in its end-of-year report, though homicides and violent crime victimization ticked up.
    Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Mar. 2025
  • Listen to this article Information about homicides is released daily by the city of Chicago.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Minivan sales in America have fallen about 80 percent from their all-time high in 2000.
    The Atlantic Science Desk, The Atlantic, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Christmas may be over, but Amazon’s sales keep giving.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Killings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killings. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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