death sentence

Example Sentences

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His son said that the 20-year term was effectively a "death sentence" for his father, who is 78 and has faced a series of health problems.

From Barron's

Rights groups called it a death sentence for the 78-year-old, whose family has raised concerns about his health, but Hong Kong's leader said it was "deeply gratifying".

From BBC

"Given his health, given that he has heart issues, given that he's lost 10kg over the last year alone, that's basically a death sentence," his son said.

From BBC

The 20-year sentence might as well be a death sentence for the 78-year-old newspaper man.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Canadian official requested anonymity in confirming the decision by China's highest court to overturn Schellenberg's death sentence.

From Barron's