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Recent Examples of mutilation
This online collection included images of mutilation and tying up women with ropes, two things prosecutors said are consistent with injuries inflicted on Mack and how she was bound.
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
The film explores the history of these medically unnecessary genital mutilation surgeries and their lasting psychological impact through the lens of Ambrose’s experience.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
The 13 Oscar nominations for Emilia Pérez prove that Biden-era Hollywood loves the Mexican drug cartels, genital mutilation, and the cult of trans terrorists that’s been reported only by social media investigative reporters.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
The feature documentary film is directed by Jackson Devereux and Lachlan Hinton, and follows the decades-long mystery of unexplained cattle mutilations in rural Oregon.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
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Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
The film explores the history of these medically unnecessary genital mutilation surgeries and their lasting psychological impact through the lens of Ambrose’s experience.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2025
The 13 Oscar nominations for Emilia Pérez prove that Biden-era Hollywood loves the Mexican drug cartels, genital mutilation, and the cult of trans terrorists that’s been reported only by social media investigative reporters.
—Armond White, National Review, 5 Feb. 2025
The feature documentary film is directed by Jackson Devereux and Lachlan Hinton, and follows the decades-long mystery of unexplained cattle mutilations in rural Oregon.
—Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutilation
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That said, this pod lands him in the center of the mayhem of the world's most dangerous prison, New York City, thus necessitating Kurt Russell's Snake Plissken to go in and get him.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
10 July 2025
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This season, Wednesday must navigate family, friends and old adversaries, propelling her into another year of delightfully dark and kooky mayhem.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
9 July 2025
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There is a presumption of irreparable harm, Brann noted, after a finding of trademark infringement.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
1 July 2025
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Many people can gamble or play games of chance without harm.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
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Since going down with Covid-19 during Women’s Euro 2022, a succession of injuries have limited Miedema’s international appearances.—
Asif Burhan,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Samir had been shot in the back, and died of his injuries, Police Chief Todd Bettison said.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
1 July 2025
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But about five months before his visit to the emergency department, one of the lesions on his left ankle had progressed to an ulcer.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
3 July 2025
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Incisional biopsy: This technique uses a scalpel to remove part of an abnormal-looking lesion.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
2 July 2025
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And in Kansas, 30% of children, 30% of adults with disabilities and 58% of nursing home residents rely on Medicaid.—
Suzanne King,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Better yet, invite people with disabilities to provide input during the design phase of a building.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
11 July 2025
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Jacque was born with congenital rubella syndrome, which can cause a host of issues including hearing impairment, eye problems, heart defects and intellectual disabilities.—
Laura Ungar,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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So far this year, there have been 20 new charter school impairments added to Municipal Market Analytics’ database of distressed borrowers.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
25 June 2025
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The Republic first tied the Goons to the fatal group beating of Preston Lord, 16.—
Elena Santa Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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Shooting after shooting, a dark tally of beatings and murder.—
Will Potter
July 7,
Literary Hub,
7 July 2025
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Made with a titanium barrel, these curling irons heat the hair from within, ensuring minimal damage while providing a long-lasting hold.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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To avoid damage to brand reputation, planners must treat cybersecurity with the same regard as safety for an in-person setting.—
Michele Dobnikar,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 16 Jul. 2025.
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