executioners

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

From Washington Times • Jun. 16, 2023

Pharmaceutical companies increasingly have barred executioners from using their drugs, saying they were meant to save lives.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 25, 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