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Recent Examples of mutilation
The most unnerving sequence, however, doesn’t involve the grotesque use of deforming prosthetics or digital mutilation.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
But for David Howard Thornton, who plays the films' big bad, Art the Clown, the release of Terrifier 3 marks a happy occasion to add a chilling new method of mutilation to the list — freezing.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Even body horror buffs will shiver at the scenes of mutilation and murder in the woods.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
On July 12, Fareed George Hajjar, 57, was charged with two counts of dead bodies – disinterment and mutilation and concealing the death of an individual in connection with the death of 42-year-old Suzan Barbosa-Ferreira, the Dearborn Police Department said in a press release.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
But for David Howard Thornton, who plays the films' big bad, Art the Clown, the release of Terrifier 3 marks a happy occasion to add a chilling new method of mutilation to the list — freezing.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 12 Oct. 2024
Even body horror buffs will shiver at the scenes of mutilation and murder in the woods.
—Emy Lacroix, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
On July 12, Fareed George Hajjar, 57, was charged with two counts of dead bodies – disinterment and mutilation and concealing the death of an individual in connection with the death of 42-year-old Suzan Barbosa-Ferreira, the Dearborn Police Department said in a press release.
—Nicole Acosta, Peoplemag, 17 July 2024
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The 70 minutes of mayhem began when Williams, acting alone, walked into a Jersey City store just after 8 p.m.Muri Assunção, New York Daily News, 10 Dec. 2024
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The most up-to-date science states that no level of lead exposure is safe–especially during childhood when the toxic metal causes developmental mayhem.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 4 Dec. 2024
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This has included implementing historic measures to prevent civilian harm, such as advanced alerts to provide early warning and temporary evacuations, daily pauses of fighting, distributing maps to civilians, using precision weapons, as well are facilitating daily provision of aid.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Settlements can include payments to complainants to cover lost wages or other harms and agreeing to temporary monitoring by state officials to ensure compliance with the law.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 4 Dec. 2024
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Ten residents were displaced by the blaze, fire officials said, and a firefighter was taken to a hospital with minor injuries.Michelle Deal-Zimmerman, Baltimore Sun, 6 Dec. 2024
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Despite missing 15 regular-season matches due to injury, Messi led the league with 36 goal contributions (20 goals and 16 assists), the fifth-highest single-season total in MLS history.Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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In addition, recent research showed IPL treatments effective in managing skin lesions: bumps or patches of irregular skin.7 How Laser Types Compare The laser used to treat rosacea depends on the symptoms.Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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It’s also known to cause skin lesions, raise risk of heart problems, and is associated with developmental disorders in childhood, according to the World Health Organization.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
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While the landscape is abundant in expert trainers, societal awareness is still lacking, calling for comprehensive solutions that truly empower people with disabilities.Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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According to the Wall Street Journal, volunteers for Tiny Tim’s workshop include retirees, people with disabilities, Boy Scouts and even inmates who work on the wooden vehicles at Central Utah Correctional Facility.Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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However, the long-term effects of stroke – cognitive impairment and depression resulting from damage to the brain’s cells or neurons, for example – can be harder to treat.New Atlas, New Atlas, 27 Nov. 2024
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Consequently, the levels of these BCAAs, along with their toxic byproducts, build up, causing brain and nerve disorders, such as cognitive impairments, mood and anxiety disorders, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 26 Nov. 2024
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Those days are long gone, and that approach is now a recipe for a beating in modern MMA, as Gracie discovered on Saturday.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The other three officers were convicted in early October of witness tampering related to the cover-up of the beating.Adrian Sainz, Jonathan Mattise, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 Dec. 2024
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This practice is typically driven by banks' perceptions of risk, whether related to regulatory concerns, financial instability, or potential reputational damage.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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No matter your skin type, a broad-spectrum SPF is essential, as UV damage can weaken skin structure and prevent pores from looking refined.Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
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“Mutilation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/mutilation. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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