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Recent Examples of triggerman
Joe Budden is skeptical that Tory Lanez was the triggerman with intentions of shooting Megan Thee Stallion during the dispute in 2020 that led to the Canadian singer being sentenced to a decade behind bars.
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2024
One suspect has been charged but the triggerman is still being sought, as is the gunman who fatally shot another man seven minutes earlier a few blocks away.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
The other two defendants in the murder are Caleb Leyland and alleged triggerman Kayden McIntosh.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2024
All three men were arrested shortly after the killing, but police failed to book Gilbert on a murder warrant, according to Alameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods, whose office is representing Mitchell and has fingered Gilbert at the triggerman.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 Aug. 2024
One suspect has been charged but the triggerman is still being sought, as is the gunman who fatally shot another man seven minutes earlier a few blocks away.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 29 July 2024
The other two defendants in the murder are Caleb Leyland and alleged triggerman Kayden McIntosh.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 15 Feb. 2024
All three men were arrested shortly after the killing, but police failed to book Gilbert on a murder warrant, according to Alameda County Public Defender Brendon Woods, whose office is representing Mitchell and has fingered Gilbert at the triggerman.
—Harry Harris, The Mercury News, 18 Jan. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for triggerman
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About two weeks after a man was shot and killed in his car at a Miami-Dade flea market, deputies caught the alleged murderer on Thursday and uncovered a sordid tale of a five-year affair that led to the murder.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
26 July 2025
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An evil wealthy guy who funds murderers to support his own sicko obsession?—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 July 2025
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Ten years later, Jack and Jackie fell in love—and two months later, Jack was killed by an assassin’s bullet in Dallas, Texas.—
Rachel Burchfield,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
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After 50-plus years behind bars, Houten walked out in 2023. — In 2022, Newsom rejected the release of Robert F. Kennedy assassin Sirhan Sirhan — which parole commissioners had recommended.—
Sean Emery,
Oc Register,
17 July 2025
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Speaking from the visitor’s dugout at Busch Stadium ahead of Tuesday’s game against the St. Louis Cardinals, DeBartolo first acknowledged fan vexation as the Nationals, who are 37-53 and in last place in the National League East, torpedo toward another dismal season.—
Katie Woo,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Distribution also continues to increase through its network of retailers, including Better Baseball, Hit After Hit, Dick’s Sporting Goods and Bases Loaded; meanwhile, the torpedo bat mania triggered April sales to surge more than 100% versus the prior year.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
4 July 2025
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In 1991: Serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested by two Milwaukee police officers, Robert Rauth and Rolf Mueller.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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Prepare to screenshot your best replies Look out for when someone leaves a killer testimonial in your comments.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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“Triggerman.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/triggerman. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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