condemned

Example Sentences

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Condemned inmates had the choice between injection and electrocution, meaning that opting for the former would in essence leave the state unable to carry out the sentence.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 23, 2022

Condemned to a life buoyed by even the tiniest bit of hope, the pain cycles on a loop, its own unique form of torture.

From New York Times • Dec. 13, 2020

Condemned San Quentin inmate Johnny Avila Jr., 62, was the latest to die Sunday of suspected complications from the coronavirus.

From Washington Times • Jul. 27, 2020

Gladiators of the future try to cancel their new TV show, ``Battle of the Condemned.’'

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2020

Condemned prisoners on Alabama's death row unit are housed in windowless concrete buildings that are notoriously hot and uncomfortable.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson