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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 executions
The radical republic that replaced it bore little resemblance to the partner of 1778, having descended into chaos, executions, and ideological extremism that threatened neighboring states.
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Daniel Ross Goodman, The Washington Examiner, 9 Jan. 2026
Missouri uses lethal injection to carry out executions.
—Katie Moore, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2026
Iran executed more than 1,000 people last year— the highest number of executions in the country since 1989, according to Amnesty International.
—Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 7 Jan. 2026
The Senate Corrections and Criminal Law committee discussed a bill Tuesday that would allow firing squad executions for death penalty inmates, including testimony from four people opposed to the bill.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
Figures are unavailable for China, which keeps most executions secret but is widely believed to be the world’s leading executioner.
—Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 2 Jan. 2026
Nick Reiner could face the potential death penalty if convicted, although California has placed a moratorium on executions, and his attorneys are expected to present an insanity defense after reports that the 32-year-old has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Concerns have been raised about fairness in some of the executions, as many inmates had serious mental health issues or lacked legal representation, and some were victims of abuse at state reform schools.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 31 Dec. 2025
The result is a genuinely funny and ultimately heart-pounding production, with an executions that feels like a heist itself.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executions
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Several other bills deal with more specific implementations of AI.—
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Jothilingam’s career in industrial automation stretches back decades and is marked by his modernization of factory implementations.—
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Amazon’s new review system asks corporate workers to list three to five accomplishments that reflect their best work.—
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We’ve been conditioned to lead these very public digital lives by posting everything and highlighting all of our accomplishments.—
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Palestinians and Israeli Jews also came to regard the other side’s actions as fulfillments of their own national nightmares, ethnic cleansing for one and extermination for the other.—
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Kelly also argued that his criticisms of Hegseth are at the core of the Constitution's Speech or Debate Clause, which provides immunity to lawmakers from criminal prosecutions or civil lawsuits that stem from legislative acts.—
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On the other hand, allegations and prosecutions of fraud in Minnesota have been so severe, that Walz – once the Democratic Party’s vice presidential candidate – had to halt his reelection campaign.—
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Alongside Coon and Smallwood, Bug boasts impressive supporting performances.—
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Visit Ciudad Vieja, the city's oldest neighborhood, or hit one of the many bars and nightclubs, where tango performances are done in a lively tradition.—
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The motion recognized Vargas for his artistic achievements but also for his contributions to community programs and charitable work.—
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Flores was brilliant this season, but the shine on his achievements was somewhat muted by the team’s flubs.—
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“Executions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executions. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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