as in implementation
the doing of an action
the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion
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Recent Examples of execution
In her new role, Meta said Powell McCormick will serve as a member of the company's management team and will help guide its strategy and execution.
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Ashley Capoot, CNBC, 12 Jan. 2026
The punishment for moharebeh includes execution.
—Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
Powell McCormick will guide strategy and execution across Meta, including on multibillion-dollar AI investments in compute and infrastructure.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 12 Jan. 2026
If Takaichi cannot enact the budget by the end of March, her government would have to compile a stop-gap budget, which could delay execution of spending measures.
—Reuters, NBC news, 11 Jan. 2026
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The policy and its implementation are consistent with the Montessori mission at Holliday, but policy and practice are districtwide.—
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The award includes $8,448,000 in implementation funds aimed at reducing traffic fatalities and serious injuries.—
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This alignment strengthens professional decision-making while enhancing personal fulfillment and emotional balance.—
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Guest of winner must be at least 21 years old and may be required to sign a separate Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.—
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Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.—
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People around the world were decrying the perpetration of a genocide.—
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In a field experiment with hundreds of consultants, GPT-4 improved speed and quality on some knowledge tasks while performance dropped on other, seemingly similar tasks just outside its strengths.—
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The goal is to validate performance, safety, and reliability in real-world driving conditions ahead of commercial launch.—
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That’s an impressive accomplishment considering the Bearcats’ storied history with 12 state championships and a long list of productive players.—
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Glaser said before detailing a number of the star's career accomplishments.—
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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