hara-kiris

noun

variants also hari-karis
plural of hara-kiri
as in foul play

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  1. foul play
  2. murders
  3. suicides
Noun
  • No foul play is suspected at this time, and the ACSO is investigating the incident.
    — Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Matheny's cause of death is being investigated, but authorities do not believe that foul play was involved.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of foul play
Noun
  • Prosecutors say Clancy planned the murders before faking a suicide attempt.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of murders
Noun
  • What stands out to her in this case as a statistical anomaly is the stabbings; according to Violence Free Minnesota, a gun is used in 85% of intimate partner homicide-suicides.
    — Conor Wight, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Murder-suicides rampant in the US About nine murder-suicides happen each week in the United States, according to a study released in April by the research group Violence Policy Center.
    — Tim Hrenchir, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of suicides
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