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killing field

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as in front line

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Recent Examples of killing field In May, local investigators led me to one of the killing fields, and into a world of macabre rituals. — Philip Holsinger, Time, 10 June 2025 One of them is the location of his trove of missing tapes, which some believe detail how his $1 million estate, the Fox Hollow Farm, became his personal killing field. — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025 Israel has consistently dehumanized my people and turned Gaza into a killing field with the help of its powerful friends. — Ahmed Abu Artema, TIME, 12 Oct. 2024 But these things will only underscore that 1950s auto racing was a brutal killing field. — Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 23 Aug. 2023 See All Example Sentences for killing field

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The former defense minister acknowledged the difficulties of holding a vote during the war, including how to ensure soldiers, people who live near the front line and Ukrainians who fled the war can cast their ballots.

— CBS News, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
Juancarlos Payano anchors the defensive front line, while standout defensive backs Evan Sorkness and Solomon are also back, along with linebacker Davin Scott.

— Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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With a steely disposition, Dikha is seen in the videos standing at the very front of a thin boat, executing a repetitive series of dance moves as a line of rowers propel them through a river.

— Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
The footage also showed federal agents were by the apartment front door and Neal was at a significant distance when the shooting occurred, according to Wharton.

— Juliana Kim, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026

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