firing squad
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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
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
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
Other works include The Execution of Christ, a statue depicting Jesus facing down a firing squad of Maos, and Miss Mao, a collection of statues of Mao with large breasts and protruding noses.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2024
The firing squad, the hallway, the flat screens.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
