Examples of 'were killed when' in a sentence

Meaning of "were killed when"

were killed when: This phrase is typically used to indicate the circumstances in which a group of people lost their lives. It is often followed by a brief description of the event or accident that led to their death

How to use "were killed when" in a sentence

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were killed when
Her parents were killed when she was nine.
He got into law enforcement because both his parents were killed when he was young.
The suspects were killed when trying to escape.
Eighteen men and two children from our family were killed when fleeing.
The rest were killed when plane exploded.
He got into law because his parents were killed when he was young.
Both were killed when their coven was destroyed.
Well his adoptive parents were killed when he was twelve.
Were killed when their plane crashed.
All of the victims were killed when it was dark.
They were killed when the officers returned fire.
It was also reported a number of civilians were killed when the police stations were targeted.
People were killed when the mine eventually collapsed.
Thousands of students among the dead were killed when their schools collapsed.
They were killed when they tried to save me.

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Witnesses said at least two protesters were killed when the square was stormed.
Mice were killed when they were moribund.
It was reported that all the rabbits were killed when the factory ceased production.
They were killed when we were little.
She was screaming and claimed a couple of cows were killed when the object landed.
His people were killed when the camp was destroyed.
Half of the victims drowned and the others were killed when their homes collapsed.
People were killed when the aircraft burst into flames.
It would be best if none of them were killed when I examined the skill.
Some were killed when found in their underground secret bunkers.
He and at least six others were killed when their convoy was blown up.
Six were killed when their helicopter was shot down by insurgents.
Several of their supporters were killed when police opened fire on them.
Men were killed when the ship sank to the sea floor.
Many died along the way or were killed when they could not keep up.
They were killed when they fell into the water.
I see that a mother and infant were killed when a tree fell on their house.
Children were killed when armed groups indiscriminately shell civilian areas.
Of one of the five men who were killed when a Japanese.
Two persons were killed when they opened packages mailed to them.
At the Academy you told me they were killed when I was very young.
Others were killed when hit by wreckage being tossed in the heavy waves.
Kamal said officials believe most were killed when the roofs of their homes collapsed.
Were killed when the roofs and walls of their homes collapsed.
Both presidents were killed when the plane crashed.
Pommern 's entire crew of 839 officers and enlisted men were killed when the ship sank.
His parents were killed when he was young.
He survived, but four chickens under the bridge were killed when it collapsed.
His parents were killed when he was eight.
In his response, Jesus also mentions some who were killed when a tower fell.
Thirteen men were killed when the plane crashed.
Yeah, they rescued Murphy, but these three, they were killed when the dump blew.
His children were killed when a house collapsed on them.
He said some of the dead had been miners, who were killed when a goldmine collapsed.
Nine people were killed when trying to take refuge in the station.

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