It stands for the abrupt, violent end of a human being. (nakedpastor.com)
It's the end of an era, and a mighty violent end at that. (austinchronicle.com)
A folksy fable defined equally by its whimsy and wistfulness, John Maclean's Slow West unfolds in the wake of the American Civil War as a collection of natives, outlaws, and settlers often meet violent ends in pursuit of land, money, and love. (austinchronicle.com)