killing field

noun

Definition of killing fieldnext
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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  1. front line
  2. battle line
  3. front
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  • In recent years, her work has taken her from the front lines of the war in Ukraine to the Canadian prairies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Amid the negotiations, fighting continues along the 750-mile front line.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Nov. 2026
Definition of front line
Noun
  • This is going to be the next battle line in American politics.
    — NBC news, NBC news, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Sanders’ remarks after the meeting with Altman reflected the emerging political battle lines for November, and likely into 2028.
    — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Definition of battle line
Noun
  • Penn State got good news on the injury front for its wide receiver room, and the Nittany Lions made the most of it early before holding on late for a 28-25 win over Washington at Husky Stadium on Saturday.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Stewart had worn a white sweater with Olympic rings on the front in the episode to match with Melvin, who had dressed up like Olympics superfan and ambassador Snoop Dogg.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
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“Killing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killing%20field. Accessed 14 Nov. 2026.

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