firing squad

Example Sentences

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Arenales gallantly stepping up to support Espinal against a social firing squad sparked a flame between the two.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 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