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Recent Examples of mutilation
The alleged crimes include torture and mutilation, and Heuermann allegedly took notes on the crimes, the targets and measures to avoid detection.
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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
Booker was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, disinterment and mutilation and concealing a death.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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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
Booker was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with evidence, disinterment and mutilation and concealing a death.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutilation
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At least two young children were caught up in the mayhem, which sent stroller-pushing parents scrambling for safety.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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But audiences and critics alike loved the swing (which included, amid a kaleidoscope of depraved mayhem, disastrous IPOs, a brawl in a kids’ soft play area, abusive billionaire parents and two sudden deaths — one shockingly violent).—
Alex Ritman,
Variety,
5 Jan. 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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With her lawsuit, Ball is seeking damages for her injuries, pain and suffering, lost earnings, disfigurement, mental anguish and more, the complaint shows.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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This appears as an attempt to kill or to cause bodily harm to the agent ---- an act of domestic terrorism.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Robbery – The taking of anything of value from the control, custody or care of another person by force or threat of force and/or by putting the victim in fear of immediate harm.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Jan. 2026
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Or perhaps the kill shot actually came in Week 1, when Brock Purdy picked up a nagging turf-toe injury that refused to properly heal for 10 weeks.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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At tackle, Ben Taylor-Whitfield returns at right tackle, but who will man the left side with Ryan Hughes recovering from a season-ending injury?—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Jan. 2026
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These can range from pigment and texture issues, acne, to severe sun damage, more extensive wrinkles, and lesions.—
Essence,
Essence,
8 Jan. 2026
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This past summer, Brossoit and doctors, after examining his right hip, found the root cause of the knee pain — a cam lesion on the head of his femur that was causing issues with cartilage inside the joint.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Applicants should bring an MLGW bill in their name, a recent pay stub, a Social Security income statement or bank statement showing direct deposit, a valid Tennessee state ID or driver’s license to verify age and address, and any disability documentation, if applicable.—
Jack Armstrong,
Memphis Commercial Appeal,
6 Jan. 2026
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Eligible individuals for this Meals on Wheels program must be homebound and aged 60 or older, unable to shop for or cook meals and who face challenges due to disability, illness or isolation.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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During that period, sociologists viewed illness mostly as a deviation from normal functioning leading to impairments that require treatment.—
Jennifer Singh,
The Conversation,
8 Jan. 2026
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Defense attorney Dmitry Gorin, a former LA County prosecutor, said claiming insanity or mental impairment presents a major challenge for any defense team.—
Steve Futterman,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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School desegregation, voting rights and public-accommodation battles – especially across the South – had led to shootings and beatings of African Americans by white counterprotesters and police.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
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Non-league Macclesfield Town produced one of the FA Cup’s most startling soccer upsets on Saturday beating titleholders Crystal Palace 2–1 in a third‑round thriller.—
Reuters 17 hr ago,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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