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Recent Examples of mutilation
Erby was also convicted of mutilation and five counts of burglary with the allegation he was armed with a deadly weapon.
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Among them was Miriam, who feared torture or death if she was forced to return there, and the twenty-one-year-old Togolese woman who had also fled genital mutilation.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Animal crush videos depict the torture and mutilation of animals, authorities say.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Nov. 2025
Erby also was convicted of committing mutilation of a body and five counts of burglary.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
Among them was Miriam, who feared torture or death if she was forced to return there, and the twenty-one-year-old Togolese woman who had also fled genital mutilation.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 24 Nov. 2025
Animal crush videos depict the torture and mutilation of animals, authorities say.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 18 Nov. 2025
Erby also was convicted of committing mutilation of a body and five counts of burglary.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 10 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutilation
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Martha Stewart, however—perhaps the least likely superstar to do so—is poking holes in that fantasy, giving us an iconic new selfie that feels wildly relatable to anyone familiar with the mayhem of getting ready.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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The murder and mayhem convictions against five Hells Angels members may be in jeopardy, for reasons that a federal judge has thus far kept a secret from the public.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 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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No harm, no foul — as long as the commission bosses back the changes, Zelden said.—
Susannah Bryan,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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Many hospital systems in Connecticut have stopped suing their patients over unpaid bills, stung by criticism about the harm caused by aggressive collection tactics.—
Noam N. Levey,
Hartford Courant,
20 Apr. 2026
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Peavey previously pleaded guilty to one felony count of assault with a deadly weapon and the special allegation of personal infliction of great bodily injury.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2026
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Manson later left the game with an upper-body injury and the former Ducks defenseman did not return.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Images of Al-Mousawi’s body covered in bruises and lesions on his face, feet and torso filled social media feeds.—
Jane Lytvynenko,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Woodland suffers from severe anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, having endured a series of personal trials and tragedies, including a brain lesion that was affecting his mental health.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 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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The agency has reportedly cancelled or delayed more than a billion dollars of grants for programs like school desegregation and disability services.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Family caregivers, who provide help to individuals with illness, disability or age-related needs, typically are unpaid and often have to scale back work hours or step away from their job altogether.—
Sarah Agostino,
CNBC,
20 Apr. 2026
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Officials added that neither speed nor impairment appeared to be a factor in the crash.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
20 Apr. 2026
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These include unreported physical and mental impairments, housing insecurity, and a lack of high school diplomas and identification documents.—
Taylor Sisk,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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