firing squad
noun
1
: a detachment detailed to fire volleys over the grave of one buried with military honors
2
: a detachment detailed to carry out a sentence of death by shooting
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The identities of all firing squad members will be confidential, per state law.
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Indonesia last carried out the death sentence in 2016, when one Indonesian and three Nigerians convicted of drug offences were executed by firing squad.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Instead, the court sent the case back to a district judge to address the feasibility of executing Lee by firing squad, per his request.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Seven executions have been carried out in the state since capital punishment was resumed, including three men who chose to die by firing squad.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
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Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
Indonesia last carried out the death sentence in 2016, when one Indonesian and three Nigerians convicted of drug offences were executed by firing squad.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Instead, the court sent the case back to a district judge to address the feasibility of executing Lee by firing squad, per his request.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 9 June 2026
Seven executions have been carried out in the state since capital punishment was resumed, including three men who chose to die by firing squad.
—Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for firing squad
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“Firing squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing%20squad. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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