Sentence examples for were killing as from inspiring English sources

Violence, indeed, had reached anarchic levels: By February 2007, Sunni and Shiite insurgents were carrying out close to 1,500 attacks against Iraqis and Americans each week, and each month were killing as many as 2,500 civilians, who were often the victims of hideous, sectarian-driven slayings.

The two donkeys were killed as well.

The attackers were killed as well.

Fourteen militants were killed, as were Owens and numerous civilians.

He said two militiamen were killed as well.

Two Palestinian bystanders, both women, were killed as well.

Of the 16 gang members present, eight were killed, as was the "defendant".

Togo's assistant coach and team spokesman were killed, as was the bus driver, an Angolan.

Dozens of them were killed, as were at least eight Iranian officers.

Two Reuters journalists were killed, as were a number of civilians.

Doctors were killed, as were most people with skills and education that threatened the regime.