Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of spilling or shedding blood; bloodshedding.
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Examples
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"In Judea," notes Anne Wroe in her biography, "Pilate possessed every kind of blood-spilling power."
Rev. James Martin, S.J.: Who Killed Jesus? An Examination Of The Evidence S.J. Rev. James Martin 2011
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"In Judea," notes Anne Wroe in her biography, "Pilate possessed every kind of blood-spilling power."
Rev. James Martin, S.J.: Who Killed Jesus? An Examination Of The Evidence S.J. Rev. James Martin 2011
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"In Judea," notes Anne Wroe in her biography, "Pilate possessed every kind of blood-spilling power."
Rev. James Martin, S.J.: Who Killed Jesus? An Examination Of The Evidence S.J. Rev. James Martin 2011
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As the blood-spilling ceremony began, a number of people hurled the bags of blood at the house, with two landing on the roof, until other demonstrators urged them to stop.
Blood Thrown at Premier's House James Hookway 2010
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But in a universe where almost all CGI-laden, blood-spilling tentpole movies are aimed at ensnaring the teenage male, there's something to be said for a series of films aimed squarely? and successfully? at teenage girls.
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As the blood-spilling ceremony began – organizers say it represents the protesters 'devotion to Thailand's future – a number of people hurled the bags of blood at Mr. Abhisit's house, with two of them landing on the roof, until other demonstrators urged them to stop.
Blood Thrown at Thai PM House James Hookway 2010
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The red-shirts, as they are known, initially planned to repeat symbolic blood-spilling ceremonies they performed on Tuesday at the main government complex and at the headquarters of Mr. Abhisit's Democrat Party.
Blood Thrown at Thai PM House James Hookway 2010
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Mr. Abhisit said Thursday that the blood-spilling antics tested the limits of the law — and were testing his patience.
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As the blood-spilling ceremony began, a number of people hurled bags of blood at the house, with two landing on the roof, until other demonstrators urged them to stop.
Blood Thrown at Thai PM House James Hookway 2010
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As the blood-spilling ceremony began, a number of people hurled bags of blood at the house, with two landing on the roof, until other demonstrators urged them to stop.
Blood Thrown at Thai PM House James Hookway 2010
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