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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 place was used for wild beast hunts, public executions, and gladiator fights for several hundred years, then became a condo of sorts as medieval Romans made their homes in the hulking ruins.
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Katie Parla, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Amid the current crackdown, there are grave concerns that authorities will resort to swift sham trials and arbitrary executions of the protestors, to intimidate people who might dissent.
—Hamid Kashani, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Two bills pertaining to firing squad executions for death row inmates won’t advance further this session unless the authors propose them as amendments to other bills.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
At the same time, prisons filled beyond capacity, and the same groups that had once fallen victim to the Shah’s executions were now being executed again.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Another bill that would have allowed executions by firing squad was voted down in the House.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
The previous record was eight executions in 1984 and 2014.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Authorities said the prisoners were allowed to meet with close relatives before the executions were carried out.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The previous record was eight executions in 1984 and 2014.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
Katie Parla, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
Amid the current crackdown, there are grave concerns that authorities will resort to swift sham trials and arbitrary executions of the protestors, to intimidate people who might dissent.
—Hamid Kashani, Twin Cities, 5 Feb. 2026
Two bills pertaining to firing squad executions for death row inmates won’t advance further this session unless the authors propose them as amendments to other bills.
—Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
At the same time, prisons filled beyond capacity, and the same groups that had once fallen victim to the Shah’s executions were now being executed again.
—Shahrnush Parsipur, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
Another bill that would have allowed executions by firing squad was voted down in the House.
—Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 30 Jan. 2026
The previous record was eight executions in 1984 and 2014.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Authorities said the prisoners were allowed to meet with close relatives before the executions were carried out.
—Ashley Carnahan, FOXNews.com, 29 Jan. 2026
The previous record was eight executions in 1984 and 2014.
—Jim Saunders, Sun Sentinel, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executions
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In addition to poor implementations of AI creating new problems rather than solutions to old problems, AI can also create new risks.—
TerDawn DeBoe,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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One is the sorting out of the major policy implementations.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Drake Maye wasn’t the biggest eater at any party where his brothers were involved, and he often got overshadowed in his early years by their accomplishments.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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For someone whose career was cut short due to head injuries and health concerns, Luke Kuechly crammed a lot of records and accomplishments into his eight seasons.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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Facing a possible mistrial, jurors in the felony vandalism case against five Stanford activists appeared deadlocked Thursday on a conspiracy charge, bringing prosecutors and defense attorneys back to court in one of the most serious prosecutions of pro-Palestinian supporters in the country.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Some legal experts and defense attorneys say aspects of the law are vague and could lead to improper arrests and unsuccessful prosecutions in Florida courts.—
Shira Moolten,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Feb. 2026
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Many speculated online that the performances were pre-taped (USA TODAY reached out to TPUSA for comment and did not receive a response).—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 2026
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Jason Myers and Michael Dickson are Super Bowl champions after capping great seasons with perhaps their best performances Sunday.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The study also highlighted some of the achievements attributed to overseas development aid over the last two decades.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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Why Accelerated Nursing Pathways Matter Individuals interested in switching their career to nursing often search for education options that fit their busy lifestyles and obligations, and also respect their prior academic achievements.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Executions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executions. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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