hangman
Example Sentences
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When Merv Griffin created “Wheel of Fortune” in 1975 as television’s answer to hangman, it spent its early years on ratings life support.
From New York Times
After defying death in stormy seas and on a cold island, Bulkeley and his mates faced the possible threat of the hangman’s noose.
From Seattle Times
Last year’s attacks in Maryland included spray-painted hangmen and swastikas along public hiking trails, the words “Jews not welcome” scrawled across the entrance sign of a high school, and hateful words directed at Jewish students.
From Washington Post
Exxon Mobil Corp. violated federal law for failing to take sufficient action as five hangman’s nooses were displayed at its facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the U.S. government said in a lawsuit.
From Seattle Times
The hangman and his assistants arrived promptly at the condemned cell of London's Holloway Prison on what was an icy Tuesday morning.
From BBC
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