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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are killed" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing events, statistics, or narratives involving death or destruction.
Example: "In the recent conflict, many civilians are killed due to the ongoing violence."
Alternatives: "are slain" or "are murdered".
Dictionary
are killed
verb
To put to death; to extinguish the life of.
Exact(59)
Horses are killed ("Bolt").
Six others are killed.
"Old products are killed.
People are killed by lies.
Later they themselves are killed.
Scores of millions are killed.
"We are killed".
There, thousands are killed.
(No animals are killed).
Most women who are killed are killed by men.
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Kwai, Chu and Fat Lok are killed.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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