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executioners

NOUN
death squad
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Saudi Arabia is one of the world’s top executioners, behind only China and Iran in 2022, according to Amnesty International.

From Seattle Times Aug. 30, 2023

Executions in Saudi Arabia, one of the world’s top executioners, have spiked after the coronavirus pandemic.

From Washington Times Jun. 16, 2023

But, nearly five years on, Saudi Arabia remains one of the world's most prolific executioners - despite a lull that coincided with Saudi Arabia's presidency of the G20 and the start of the Covid pandemic.

From BBC Jan. 31, 2023

“There is no place in the world for executioners, punishers and Nazis,” he said.

From Washington Post May 9, 2022

In truth, Ned did not trust the mute knight, though perhaps that was only because he misliked executioners.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin




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