Five asylum seekers reportedly killed in attempt to cross Channel to UK
Five asylum seekers reportedly killed in attempt to cross Channel to UK
www.theguardian.com Five asylum seekers reportedly killed in attempt to cross Channel to UK
Helicopters and rescue boats mobilised and searches continuing near French town of Wimereux, say reports
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Weird use of the word "killed".
They died:Five people including a child have died in an attempt to cross the Channel near the town of Wimereux, south of Calais, French authorities have said.
kill /kɪl/ verb cause the death of (a person, animal, or other living thing). 'her father was killed in a car crash'
Totally normal use.
Both words are acceptable. Killed is a bit more emotive.
It's like the difference between big and colossal. They mean the same technically but invoke different feelings.
Europe kills!
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