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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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Traditional Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) addresses this, but standard implementations require the user to verify that the hardware functions exactly as specified by the manufacturer.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Feb. 2026
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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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The 132-pound freshman wrestler has an even-keel disposition which combines with a wherewithal to realize that his early accomplishments have put him well ahead of schedule.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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One of his most significant accomplishments in the role so far has been striking a deal with the Paris Olympic Committee for LVMH to be a main sponsor.—
Laure Guilbault,
Vogue,
9 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
Noun
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After adding a section to her policy agenda and achievements on her campaign website, users were quick to notice several major flaws.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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KPop Demon Hunters and Sinners were double winners at the 16th annual Lumiere Awards, presented Monday at the Beverly Hills Hotel by the Advanced Imaging Society to recognize outstanding creative and technical achievements in visual technologies.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Executions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executions. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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