the killing occurred

Frequency: 7.110.6 per million words

A more formal way to say that a killing happened.

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Examples (10)

  • The killing occurred during the early hours of the morning.
  • Police are still investigating how the killing occurred.
  • It is believed that the killing occurred as a result of a gang dispute.
  • Reports indicate the killing occurred swiftly, leaving no witnesses.
  • If another killing occurs, the community's fear will escalate.
  • The exact time the killing occurred remains a mystery.
  • Such killings often occur in impoverished neighborhoods.
  • The detective noted that the killing had occurred elsewhere.
  • Eyewitnesses were unable to specify where the killing occurred.
  • The government vowed to prevent further killings from occurring.