Definitions
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- noun Killing, especially
murder of ahuman . - verb Present participle of
slay .
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun unlawful premeditated killing of a human being by a human being
Etymologies
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Examples
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Krentz was heard telling his brother “illegal alien” on the radio earlier Saturday, and the area of the slaying is a known smuggling corridor, according to authorities.
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Together they embark on a life of adventure, the Dog Woman proving herself an adept ally for the soon-to-be deposed King, her natural talents for violence and loyalty put to use in slaying many a dissenting voice and in doing her best to alter the course of history.
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Anderson Cooper 360: Blog Archive - Employee held in slaying at posh New York hotel « - Blogs from CNN. com
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UVA CASE: Details emerge in slaying lacrosse | Comment | Recommend
College Sports News: Hockey, Lacrosse and Other NCAA Sports News 2010
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I would be taking up a player slot that could be filled by someone who can actually help in slaying the demon.
Quiet weekend nathreee 2010
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UVA CASE: Details emerge in slaying lacrosse | Comment | Recommend
College Sports News: Hockey, Lacrosse and Other NCAA Sports News 2010
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The slaying is under investigation by homicide detectives.
D.C. stabbing victim identified Paul Duggan 2010
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I would be taking up a player slot that could be filled by someone who can actually help in slaying the demon.
Quiet weekend nathreee 2010
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Together they embark on a life of adventure, the Dog Woman proving herself an adept ally for the soon-to-be deposed King, her natural talents for violence and loyalty put to use in slaying many a dissenting voice and in doing her best to alter the course of history.
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Main slaying character, two sidekicks, one wacky, one smart.
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