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
  • Philadelphia -- which recorded an all-time high of 562 homicides in 2021, 516 in 2022 and 410 last year -- has seen a 40% drop in homicides in 2024.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • The dramatic drop in homicides surpasses a 13% decline in 2023, then the largest decrease on record until now.
    Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • The holidays may be over, but that doesn’t mean the sales have ended.
    Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Profit margins measure the percentage of top-line sales that become bottom-line profits.
    Bill Stone, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Killings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killings. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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