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Recent Examples of execution The news of her 23-year-old son’s execution shocked and despaired the world. Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025 At the same time, Stein strongly criticized the decision by GOP lawmakers to include a provision in the bill directing the state to adopt an alternative method of execution, in an attempt to restart the death penalty. Avi Bajpai, Charlotte Observer, 3 Oct. 2025 May Martinez, Slemmer's mother, supports Pike's execution. Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 3 Oct. 2025 Advertisement Get creative The second critical mindset shift is to view AI not merely as a tool for execution, but as a genuine thought partner—a collaborator that can help challenge assumptions, brainstorm novel solutions, and refine your own mental model. Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for execution
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Noun
  • Second, ensure the whole executive team fully buys into the idea and holds others accountable for implementation.
    Adam Gale, Fortune, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Trump reportedly may travel to Egypt as soon as Saturday to oversee implementation.
    Callum Sutherland, Time, 9 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • As the excitement mounts, lingering questions of purpose and fulfillment bubble to the surface, revealing the hidden costs of fame and the crossroads between love and ambition.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The most extraordinary things a woman can achieve are self-fulfilment and a strong sense of self-identity.
    Essence, Essence, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Increase recognition of problem behaviors that can lead to perpetration of behaviors.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2025
  • Hobart Police forwarded charges of murder and murder in perpetration of a robbery to the Lake County Prosecutor’s Office.
    Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Powerful performance and an excellent camera add value to this device, which has flagship-level features without the eye-watering price tag.
    Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Over the past year and a half, you’re seen so much success from your debut album, Coachella performance, your XOXO tour and then your Lollapalooza performance.
    Carly Thomas, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Aledo has one of the most impressive accomplishments in all of Texas high school football, or even in the entire nation.
    Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Parents noted that while the building process is the most exciting part—sparking problem-solving, critical thinking, and a real sense of accomplishment—the finished toys are still fun to experiment with.
    Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025

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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

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