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Recent Examples of mutilation
The bill would make genital mutilation of a girl under age 18 a class D felony.
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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
Meanwhile, Jimmy offers humanity a very different kind of charity in the form of ritualistic mutilation.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Erby was also convicted of mutilation and five counts of burglary with the allegation he was armed with a deadly weapon.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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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
Meanwhile, Jimmy offers humanity a very different kind of charity in the form of ritualistic mutilation.
—Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Jan. 2026
Erby was also convicted of mutilation and five counts of burglary with the allegation he was armed with a deadly weapon.
—Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for mutilation
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Amid this mayhem, this frenzy of freedom, cults offered something different.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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The only nod to present-day Kentucky Derby mayhem is the kitschy gift shop, filled with wares for out-of-towners who pop in because some influencer suggested it on TikTok.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 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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For a child facing daily harm, even a short delay can feel like an eternity.—
James R Mason,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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Several go-to cleaning tools and shortcuts — steam mops on the wrong floors, pressure washers used too aggressively, magic erasers on finished surfaces, harsh deck cleaners and neglected HVAC filters — can quietly do more harm than good.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Since he was originally called up last week, Bennett has made two starts to help the Red Sox weather a significant run of injuries to the starting rotation.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Michael Loria The United Nations called out Israel over its strikes killing healthcare workers, saying the World Health Organization has recorded 151 such attacks resulting in 103 deaths and 230 injuries.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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In animals, the bacterium causes pustules and lesions, predominantly in cattle, sheep, and horses.—
Helen Branswell,
STAT,
11 May 2026
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Pain That Feels Disproportionate HS lesions are often deeper and more painful than typical pimples or ingrown hairs.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
6 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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Individuals with hearing and/or speech disabilities may dial 711 for Telecommunications Relay Services.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
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The Atlanta barber's case drew attention from lawmakers across Georgia and around the country as well as disability rights and immigration advocates, who said that Taylor suffered from medical neglect while in custody at Stewart Detention Center in Lumpkin, Georgia.—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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The verdict included $31 million in compensatory damages — $15 million for past mental anguish, $5 million for future mental anguish, $5 million for past impairment, $5 million for future impairment, and $1 million for past pain.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
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Shortly after Alejandro's marathon, Ralph, who was 64, was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease in 2015.—
Erin Clack,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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