firing squad
Example Sentences
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Adding the firing squad in Arizona requires a constitutional amendment because the state’s constitution explicitly describes the sole methods of execution allowable for the state.
From Slate ● Feb. 24, 2026
In 1867, as Paris withdrew support and Washington backed the nationalist cause, Maximilian drew his final breath before a Mexican firing squad.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2025
The only sure fact for now is Mr Krieger – who had been facing death by firing squad – has been spared.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2024
For her part, Ms. McDaniel has said Republican voters have grown tired of the “circular firing squad within the party” and said the RNC is a turnout organization that does not control candidate messaging.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
She looked like someone facing the firing squad and saying damn the blindfolds.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
