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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Menzies had chosen firing squad as his method of execution, according a ruling published by KUTV.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Idaho lawmakers passed legislation that will make firing squads the state's primary method of execution starting next year.
—CBS News, 22 May 2025
In the past, the country has carried out executions over drug charges via firing squad, the AP reported.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 16 May 2025
The state’s switch to the firing squad takes effect in July 2026.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 June 2025
Idaho lawmakers passed legislation that will make firing squads the state's primary method of execution starting next year.
—CBS News, 22 May 2025
In the past, the country has carried out executions over drug charges via firing squad, the AP reported.
—Sean Neumann, People.com, 16 May 2025
The state’s switch to the firing squad takes effect in July 2026.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 29 Apr. 2025
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 18 Jun. 2025.
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