killings

noun

Definition of killingsnext
plural of killing
1
as in profits

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2
as in murders

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  1. cleanups
  2. homicides
  3. sales
Noun
  • For these quick cleanups, trust in the Omni-Glide, a lightweight and compact vacuum that’s made for hard floors.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024
  • Janick, the two-year resident of the encampment, said Wednesday there have been a few extra cleanups and visits from the city in recent weeks.
    Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024
Definition of cleanups
Noun
  • The number of homicides can change as authorities investigate each case, determining whether the slaying was criminal, justified, accidental or suicide.
    Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In 2022, when then-Attorney General Landry and others first tried to repeal the law, crime data analyst Jeff Asher said in a legislative hearing that Louisiana’s increase in homicides during the pandemic was part of a national trend that began before Raise the Age was passed.
    ProPublica, ProPublica, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of homicides
Noun
  • With the trend of music catalog sales continuing to reshape the music industry landscape, offering artists like Eve, both opportunities and challenges.
    Kori Hale, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Supply chain leaders' performance is currently focused on key performance indicators such as rates of return (49%), cash-to-cash cycles (46%), and supply chain costs as a percentage of sales (45%).
    Steve Banker, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of sales
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