at the kill

Frequency: 3.81.8 per million words

Present at the moment the prey is killed.

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Examples (10)

  • The meat is divided up among all those present at the kill.
  • Only the strongest wolves were at the kill to claim their share.
  • The hunters arrived just in time to be at the kill.
  • Photographers documented the scene at the kill site.
  • He watched from a distance, unwilling to be directly at the kill.
  • The scavenger birds quickly gathered at the kill.
  • Being at the kill reminded him of nature's harsh realities.
  • She was not present at the kill, having stayed behind at camp.
  • The dominant male ensures he is always at the kill first.
  • Children were kept away from the gory sight at the kill.