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Recent Examples of mutilation
Erby also was convicted of committing mutilation of a body and five counts of burglary.
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The alleged crimes include torture and mutilation, and Heuermann allegedly took notes on the crimes, the targets and measures to avoid detection.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
But then, in April, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo that said the Justice Department would investigate doctors who provide transition care to minors under existing laws, including laws against genital mutilation.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Maxwell Anderson, 34, was convicted on June 6 of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse and arson in the gruesome April 2, 2024, killing and dismemberment of Robinson, 19.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
The alleged crimes include torture and mutilation, and Heuermann allegedly took notes on the crimes, the targets and measures to avoid detection.
—Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
But then, in April, Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a memo that said the Justice Department would investigate doctors who provide transition care to minors under existing laws, including laws against genital mutilation.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Maxwell Anderson, 34, was convicted on June 6 of first-degree intentional homicide, mutilation of a corpse and arson in the gruesome April 2, 2024, killing and dismemberment of Robinson, 19.
—Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutilation
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More arrests are expected as detectives review surveillance videos from the mall, as well as videos of the mayhem shared on social media.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
17 Feb. 2026
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The next day, more mayhem erupted.—
Natasha Korecki,
NBC news,
14 Feb. 2026
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The disfigurement struck at an inopportune time.—
Harold Holzer,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2026
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In the story, based on the 1910 novel by Gaston Leroux, the brooding musical prodigy Phantom, who wears a mask to cover a facial disfigurement, haunts the Paris Opera House and becomes obsessed with young soprano Christine Daaé.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
7 Dec. 2025
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The conviction last week closes a case that dates to December, when Hernandez was found guilty of two counts of child abuse likely to produce great bodily harm or death.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Experiences of affirmation too Speaking to multiple generations of students provides unique insight into the ways in which Black students continue to experience racial harm and trauma in Philly public schools.—
Leana Cabral,
The Conversation,
17 Feb. 2026
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This, after playing through that ankle injury — and a broken finger, and torn rib cartilage — to win World Series MVP honors in 2024.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The six were rescued from the remote backcountry hours later, and two had injuries that were not life-threatening.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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Infected cats can carry the fungus in their claws or skin lesions, and scratches or bites can transmit the infection to humans.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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The crash left the child with a brain lesion and a broken femur.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
11 Feb. 2026
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Natalie Eilbert covers mental health across Wisconsin with a focus on treatment access, disability rights, stigma reduction and suicide prevention.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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Volunteers regularly create sensory task kits — learning tools for students with disabilities that usually cost classrooms more than $1,000.—
Karen Hua,
CBS News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Patrons with mobility impairments and deaf or hard-of-hearing patrons can request an accessibility wristband at the access center inside the guest services tent by the main entrance gate.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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There were no injuries and no signs of impairment.—
Nollyanne Delacruz,
Mercury News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Minnesota outscored Wisconsin 28-13 in a difference-making second quarter to lead 40-31 at the break after Grace Grocholski’s buzzer-beating three.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Feb. 2026
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Colmenarez told the Herald that he was contacted that fall by the FBI, which wanted to talk with him about Quero Silva and the beatings at the national guard headquarters in Barquisimeto.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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