electrocution

Example Sentences

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The victim said they were tortured when they failed to reach certain work targets, receiving beatings, electrocutions and other physical punishments.

From Seattle Times

While the state Supreme Court has halted executions by firing squad or electrocution, the justices have indicated they will lift the stop if the state can find lethal injection drugs.

From Seattle Times

There’s electrocution, a biochemical weapon at risk of falling into the wrong hands, mention of family members and friends dying, reference to Aztec human sacrifice, an asthma inhaler and emigrants fleeing their country by raft.

From Washington Post

And despite careful government watch, tigers still die from causes like poaching, poisoning and electrocution.

From New York Times

Flying foxes face multiple risks in the city, including barbed wire, tree netting and electrocution from power lines, Mr. Pope said.

From New York Times