Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for machine-gunning
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The Basij were the entity linked to the crackdown on nationwide civilian protests in late December and early January, allegedly killing thousands.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Mar. 2026 -
Two sport utility vehicles slammed into each other on Saturday night in Cooke County when the driver of one passed a third vehicle, killing a couple and their young son, authorities said.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated March 16,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Mar. 2026
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The man, purportedly Weis, who is now in police custody, was discovered late Monday night by security after hearing reports of someone destroying glass sculptures on the grounds.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
20 Mar. 2026
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The regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran is massacring young people and destroying Iran’s future.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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France's government is bolstering the country's military presence in the Middle East, dispatching its aircraft carrier and other warships, while President Emmanuel Macron engages with key players in the conflict, including Iran, in a bid to position Paris for future diplomatic talks.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Since then, the agency has increased training on STAR and focused internal quality assurance processes on the dispatching process.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
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Taylor, 35, has been slaying this award season, not only on the red carpet but also by earning an Oscar nomination for best supporting actress in Paul Thomas Anderson's action dramedy.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
16 Mar. 2026
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The 16-year-old son of slaying victim Yesenia Hall heard his mom’s screams from the bedroom of their third-floor apartment early Saturday.—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2026
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Before openly slaughtering thousands of protesters last month, Iran’s leaders had rejected chance after chance to improve the lives of their own people.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
26 Feb. 2026
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After recently slaughtering thousands of peaceful protesters, including shooting protesters in their hospital beds, Iran has been elected by the UN to serve as vice chair of the UN Commission for Social Development.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The regime of the Islamic Republic of Iran is massacring young people and destroying Iran’s future.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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The military has been documented going on bloody rampages, torching and bombing villages, massacring residents, jailing opponents and forcing young men and women to join the army.—
Ross Adkin,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
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The Death Star, the Empire's planet-annihilating battlestation, has long been the Holy Grail of Lego Star Wars fans.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
12 Mar. 2026
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Trump has said the goals are ending Iran's nuclear capabilities for good, destroying its navy and annihilating its missiles.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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War Secretary Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon is now in the phase of decimating Iran’s defense manufacturing infrastructure.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
14 Mar. 2026
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Among those objectives are preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon and decimating the country’s naval capabilities.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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