electrocute

Example Sentences

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Elliot jumped at the word letter like it had electrocuted him somehow, glancing left and right as though to make sure we were alone.

From Literature

The father of a runner who died when he was electrocuted by a faulty power cable has said not enough is being done to prevent future fatalities.

From BBC

Three years before he demonstrated his creation, he had set up a laboratory in a bedroom in Hastings to experiment with mechanical television, but was evicted after electrocuting himself.

From BBC

The week before, his mate was electrocuted on nearby power lines operated by PG&E.

From Los Angeles Times

Pilcher was working last June when one of these recent recruits was electrocuted while working on high-voltage overhead lights, from a scissor lift, without gloves or other required safety equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal