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firing squad

NOUN
soldiers ordered to shoot
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Their most famous works include “The Execution of Christ,” in which a firing squad of Mao’s take aim at Jesus.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 26, 2026

“These kids did an adult job, basically facing a firing squad every day,” her daughter-in-law, Libby Boyce, said in an interview.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 6, 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

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




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