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Recent Examples of Synonyms for guillotine
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When Michigan coach Kim Barnes Arico had each of her players bring in a quote that resonates with them, sophomore guard Olivia Olson provided one that truly encapsulates the Wolverines heading into the only women's NCAA Tournament regional final matching the top two seeds.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026 -
For another side of the city's history, head straight to the Hotel Chelsea.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
30 Mar. 2026
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While Elizabeth's Buffy does get beheaded late in Scary Movie, most of the characters have died and then magically been fine once the next outing begins.—
Derek Lawrence,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Mar. 2026
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This was a one-time golden opportunity to behead the monster with a single blow before those key leaders scattered to the wind.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Seizing the island would deal a major blow to Tehran's economy, undercutting one of its most critical revenue streams and decapitating its key means of waging economic warfare.—
Chris Boccia,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Zolghadr is likely to rise toward the top of Israel's list of assassination targets, with the country seeking to decapitate Iran's leadership.—
Charlene Gubash,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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“Guillotine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guillotine. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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