executioner
Example Sentences
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"Amnesty International continues to consider China as the world's leading executioner," it said.
From Barron's • May 18, 2026
Sir Thomas More on the scaffold of Tower Hill comforted his executioner and was reported by a witness to have repositioned his beard on the block, joking it had committed no treason.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026
In "Not Like Us," Lamar transforms into an omnipresent aura — almost a God-like figure that ultimately becomes judge, jury and executioner.
From Salon • Dec. 28, 2024
"Due to state secrecy, Amnesty’s data does not include the thousands of people believed to have been executed in China, which remains the world’s lead executioner," the organisation said.
From BBC • May 28, 2024
Although he said he was the executor, Violet felt like Mr. Poe was the executioner.
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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