assisted suicides

noun

plural of assisted suicide
as in mercy killings

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  1. foul play
  2. euthanasias
Noun
  • No foul play is suspected, state police said, and her death is being investigated as accidental.
    — Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but foul play is not suspected, church officials said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of foul play
Noun
  • The city says the majority of the shelter’s euthanasias affect animals who are suffering, newborns who are failing to thrive and dogs that pose a safety risk.
    — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 21 June 2026
Definition of euthanasias
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