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Recent Examples of mutilation
Meaning can be disputed, but the actual words survive argument and mutilation.
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Louise Glück, The New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2025
Grayson was one of four teenagers convicted of murder in the torture, bludgeoning and mutilation of Vickie Lynn Deblieux on Feb. 21, 1994.
—Marty Roney, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
And as for the claim that leather is produced ethically with high welfare standards for animals, CFJ found that some legal industry practices include animal mutilation and horn removal.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
The mutilation acts are then photographed, video recorded or streamed online and shared with other members of the groups, prosecutors said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Louise Glück, The New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2025
Grayson was one of four teenagers convicted of murder in the torture, bludgeoning and mutilation of Vickie Lynn Deblieux on Feb. 21, 1994.
—Marty Roney, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
And as for the claim that leather is produced ethically with high welfare standards for animals, CFJ found that some legal industry practices include animal mutilation and horn removal.
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 2 Jan. 2025
The mutilation acts are then photographed, video recorded or streamed online and shared with other members of the groups, prosecutors said.
—Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutilation
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Miller, of course, has been orchestrating vehicular mayhem since his debut feature, the first Mad Max, was released in 1979.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 Feb. 2025
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One woman was seen jumping over the seats to join the mayhem, while a group of men were caught on camera cornering and hitting another traveler.—
Bonny Chu,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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That strong national security protects us from harm.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Injuries associated with these devices have soared in recent years, and people need to be aware of the potential risks and take steps to reduce harm.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Her roommate called 911, and emergency responders found Zhuang suffering from multiple upper-body injuries, officials said.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2025
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Might an injury to Crane’s most expensive free-agent addition accelerate that timeline?—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
7 Mar. 2025
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Other steroids like triamcinolone can be injected directly into the lesion.—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
26 Feb. 2025
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The ultrasound showed three lesions on Violette's liver, initially prompting the team to schedule an MRI for the baby.—
Staff Author,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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The parks department said the changes, which were announced earlier this year, would open more of the park to those with disabilities and the trails would provide a way to move between the Illinois and Olive avenues’ parking lots closer to the river.—
Emma Hall,
Sacramento Bee,
1 Mar. 2025
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In 1986—seven years after Oberon’s death—the Actors’ Equity Association established the Nontraditional Casting Project, an endeavor meant to widen roles for actors of color as well as those with disabilities.—
Mayukh Sen,
The Atlantic,
1 Mar. 2025
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Adjusted operating income, which adds back depreciation, amortization and impairment charges, was -$801,000 (Sphere) and $33.7 million (MSG Networks).—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Operating income of $3.3 million vs $3.5 million for the same period of fiscal 2023, hit by $6.4 million of noncash impairment charges.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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Related article Iran accuses detained British couple of spying Flogging is a form of beating that involves a whip or rod and is commonly administered to the person’s back.—
Artemis Moshtaghian and Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN,
5 Mar. 2025
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Prosecutors told the panel that the beatings that killed little Ayden began the day before his death.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, a blend of silk proteins and hibiscus flower extract helps to repair damage by nourishing hair and improving overall moisture retention (and, as a result, an extra dose of shine).—
Arden Fanning Andrews,
Vogue,
4 Mar. 2025
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An apartment complex in Irving, Texas, suffered significant damage after Tuesday's storms.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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