capital punishment
Example Sentences
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Pike's case had sparked debate over capital punishment for young criminals.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Those comments have reassured anti-death penalty advocates wary of Becerra, who has stated throughout his career that capital punishment should be an option for victims seeking justice.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
In the world of capital punishment, Burton is not alone in coming under suspicion.
From Slate ● Aug. 13, 2026
Lebanon's parliament has voted to abolish the death penalty, a move that would make it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
Supreme Court had grown impatient with challenges to capital punishment.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
