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Recent Examples of killing field
The fighting in Bucha intensified, and with Russian troops turning the city into a killing field, the family tried to flee by car on March 5.
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Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Aug. 2022
But one major blunder that turned the shoreline into a killing field was shockingly basic.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022
So when the horrors of Russia's invasion of Ukraine play out in full view, when a Kyiv suburb is turned into a killing field, when a missile strikes a train terminal packed with people trying to flee the war, there's a powerful impulse for justice.
—Richard Galant, CNN, 10 Apr. 2022
Once popular with tech workers and young families, Bucha became a killing field as Russia sought to seize the capital.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2022
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Martin Kuz, The Christian Science Monitor, 23 Aug. 2022
But one major blunder that turned the shoreline into a killing field was shockingly basic.
—Catherine Musemeche, Smithsonian Magazine, 7 July 2022
So when the horrors of Russia's invasion of Ukraine play out in full view, when a Kyiv suburb is turned into a killing field, when a missile strikes a train terminal packed with people trying to flee the war, there's a powerful impulse for justice.
—Richard Galant, CNN, 10 Apr. 2022
Once popular with tech workers and young families, Bucha became a killing field as Russia sought to seize the capital.
—Dominique Soguel, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for killing field
Noun
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The temporary truce did not include any protections for troops fighting on the front lines or for Ukrainian civilians who continue to live through Russia’s constant aerial bombardments.—
Caitlin McFall,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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As the reach and intensity of extreme weather events increase, communities that were once considered relatively safe are finding themselves on the front lines of catastrophe.—
Trevor Riggen,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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Ukrainian leaders committed to the 30-day ceasefire, which would freeze the conflict along current battle lines, on Tuesday after holding talks with U.S. officials in Saudi Arabia.—
USA TODAY,
USA TODAY,
12 Mar. 2025
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Celtic Women Held Sway in ‘Matrilocal’ Societies Kharkiv, close to the battle lines and full of soldiers, has become a hot spot for frontline dates.—
Oksana Parafeniuk,
New York Times,
13 Dec. 2024
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The front features a trio of displays—a digital gauge cluster, the infotainment system, and an optional passenger screen—that span the length of the dashboard.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2025
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The oversized hoodie is comfy without feeling restrictive, and the spacious kangaroo pouch at the front is the ideal place to store in-flight snacks as well as your phone.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Killing field.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/killing%20field. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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