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Recent Examples of mutilation
After a monthslong investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office, Burke, 21, was arrested last week and charged this week with capital murder, lewd or lascivious acts with a minor, and mutilation of human remains.
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Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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, officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The bill would make genital mutilation of a girl under age 18 a class D felony.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
That same day, Maxwell Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse, and arson.
—Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Nathaniel Percy, Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
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, officials said.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
The bill would make genital mutilation of a girl under age 18 a class D felony.
—Emilia Otte, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026
That same day, Maxwell Anderson was charged with first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse, and arson.
—Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutilation
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There’s one enjoyably oddball visual when Passenger Man disrupts a cozy projector-and-canopy movie night in the forest and suddenly the faces of Gregory Peck and Audrey Hepburn are on trees everywhere as mayhem ensues.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The night of mayhem is also meant to celebrate the eightieth birthday of the President of the United States, a longtime fan of the sport who first announced the event nearly a year ago at the Iowa State Fairgrounds.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
22 May 2026
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The cast also includes Naomi Ackie, who is seen in the trailer, reportedly as the scientist Hagen turns to for help following his disfigurement.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Examples include chronic pain, emotional anguish, anxiety, scarring or disfigurement, and the inability to enjoy your hobbies, sports, or daily activities.—
William Jones,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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But according to many indigenous leaders in the community where the charity operates, its principal partner in the region is causing active harm.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Gillie described his friend as an ardent supporter of free speech who would regularly espouse the right that everyone is entitled to their opinion free from harm.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 May 2026
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One of the two deceased victims was taken to a hospital for injuries and later died.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Three others were taken to a nearby hospital with undisclosed injuries, the DFR said in its statement.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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That process can miss aggressive lesions in their earliest stages or lead to unnecessary procedures for harmless spots.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 May 2026
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The vast majority of lesions dermatologists examine with the dermatoscope are benign, Wei notes.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 May 2026
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The 12-day barrage came on the back of a series of setbacks for Iran’s leaders, including the crippling of its regional allies Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.—
Brian Bennett,
Time,
28 Feb. 2026
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Military discharge records, VA enrollment details and disability information can expose veterans in ways many families never realize.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 May 2026
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The changes to 529 plans over the years converted them from higher-education savings plans to accounts that can be used for any level of education and for job-training, workforce-development and disability-related training and education costs.—
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Those with mobility impairments should confirm with the front desk that their room can be reached straight from the elevator without a staircase falling in between.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Some employers are exploring approaches intended to better assess recent use, such as oral fluid testing, alongside observational or role-specific impairment assessment methods.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 29 May. 2026.
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