firing squad
Example Sentences
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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
Randy Gardner, the brother of Ronnie Gardner, who was executed by firing squad in 2010, agrees with Antognini.
From Slate • Mar. 11, 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
The state asked the Supreme Court to toss out a lower court ruling after a 2022 trial that the electric chair and the firing squad are cruel and unusual punishments.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
Regan looked like she was ready to meet a firing squad when we finally arrived outside her mom’s office door.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
