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The phrase "are slaughtered" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts discussing the killing of animals, often in relation to food production or discussions about animal rights.
Example: "In many countries, animals are slaughtered for their meat, raising ethical concerns among consumers."
Alternatives: "are killed" or "are executed".
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are slaughtered
noun
The killing of animals, generally for food; ritual slaughter (kosher and halal).
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Hundreds of Iraqis are slaughtered each month.
Sheep are slaughtered for the holidays.
Most of the dolphins taken are slaughtered for meat.
Every year, thousands of pheasants are slaughtered by cars.
At least 30 million American cattle are slaughtered each year.
So Wales's fabled Bluebirds are slaughtered at a stroke.
Meanwhile, while thousands upon thousands of other helpless animals are slaughtered across the nation.
Research by Canada's Dalhousie University indicates that 100 million sharks are slaughtered every year.
Industrially bred pigs are slaughtered after no more than six months, at around 175 pounds.
When they are slaughtered, the process is undertaken as carefully and painlessly as possible.
Eighty-nine of the victims are slaughtered at the Bataclan theatre, with a further 350 injured.
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