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"was slain" is a correct and usable phrase in written English, often used in a literary or formal context to refer to someone who has been killed.
It can also be used in a figurative sense to mean defeat or overpower. Example: - The brave knight was slain by the dragon in a fierce battle. - The rebellion was quickly and mercilessly slain by the king's army. - The young prince was slain in his prime, leaving the kingdom in mourning. - After much debate, the proposal was ultimately slain by a majority vote. - Her hopes of winning the race were quickly slain when she injured her leg.
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was slain
verb
To kill, murder.
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I was slain.
Camac was slain in December 2001.
Her son was slain at Anzio.
Zu was slain and the tables recovered.
Erik was slain the same year at Stainmore.
In the ensuing battle at Mokuohai, Kiwalao was slain.
He was slain at the Battle of Alfarrobeira.
Wesley Ngetich, a marathon runner, was slain with an arrow.
His wife, Diana Teruggi, was slain on the patio.
It was at Karbala that Muhammad's grandson was slain.
"As a Kurdish intellectual, he was slain by the state.
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