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electrocution

[ih-lek-truh-kyoo-shuhn] / ɪˌlɛk trəˈkju ʃən /


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At four years old, she was killed by electrocution, an all too common cause of death for large birds of prey.

From Science Daily Dec. 11, 2025

Cases include electrocution, drowning, overdose, scurvy, sickle cell anemia, a nail in the chest, a fastball in the eye and gallstones, with all the personal drama one expects from a hospital show.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 4, 2025

A lot of work has also been done to adapt thousands of kilometres of power cables to reduce the risk of electrocution.

From BBC Nov. 9, 2025

Vance can speak in complete sentences without rambling about sharks or electrocution.

From Salon Jul. 31, 2024

Supreme Court, where it was argued that electrocution would constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.”

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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