- present participle of execute.
executing
Example Sentences
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The possibility of executing the innocent has gone a long way to change the national conversation about the death penalty.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
The results of that investigation could transform the death penalty debate by offering more evidence about our ugly recent history of executing the innocent.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
“If we see levers or a path that we believe would create superior value for our shareholders than executing our current strategy, we will, of course, carefully consider them,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
“Our transformation is well underway, and we’re executing with discipline on our priorities to deliver durable, profitable growth over the long term,” Lores said in a release.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 28, 2026
I allowed myself to become hypnotized by the sight of soldiers executing their duties.
From "Warriors Don't Cry: A Searing Memoir of the Battle to Integrate Little Rock's Central High" by Melba Pattillo Beals
