Kill
Kill verb - To deprive of life.
Think up
Think up verb - To create or think of by clever use of the imagination.
Both terms in one sentence
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He can think up numerous ways to kill an opponent with a woodcutting axe, but can't use it for its intended purpose, chopping wood.
Source: Video Game / Infinity Blade -
Kill It with Fire: While being held prisoner by Shitload, John and Dave and crew think up a plan to douse him with Molotov cocktails.
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Likewise, Davros is quite upset when the Daleks kill Nyder, and when they move to kill his only other loyal supporters too, he is shocked and tries to think up reasons for why the Daleks ought to let the men live.
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