electrocute

Example Sentences

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While being electrocuted by 630 volts, Tegan was "saved from death" by her £40 rubber boots and the man who reached off the platform to pull her to safety.

From BBC

In the bath one day she envisioned the light above her falling into the tub and electrocuting her.

From New York Times

"Initial information gathered is that the child was allegedly electrocuted however the post-mortem will have to confirm that," Fiji police said.

From BBC

Riley said she believes it was either hit by a vehicle or perhaps it was electrocuted by an electrical transformer.

From Washington Post

They were electrocuted in 1927, despite strong evidence of their innocence.

From Washington Post