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the doing of an action
the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion
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Recent Examples of executions
The result is a genuinely funny and ultimately heart-pounding production, with an executions that feels like a heist itself.
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Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Continue reading … CLEAR MESSAGE – Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions.
—Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Beyond legal questions, Dunham warned of other potential repercussions, including social and financial impacts, that may result from Idaho moving to firing squad executions.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Texas leads the country in executions and is among the top three in imposing death sentences.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
State officials have cast the return of executions – Hoffman’s would be Louisiana’s first in 15 years – as an effort to uphold state law and provide justice to the victims of the state’s death row inmates.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
However the case against Hoffman – a Buddhist – plays out, the Jews Against Gassing Coalition remains staunchly against the prospect of nitrogen gas executions overall.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The state has carried out three executions by lethal injection, starting with its first in 1994.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
In back-to-back executions Thursday, Oklahoma plans to execute Wendell Grissom, and Florida plans to execute Edward Thomas James, both by lethal injection.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025
Continue reading … CLEAR MESSAGE – Idaho becomes first state to prefer death by firing squad for executions.
—Fox News, 13 Mar. 2025
Beyond legal questions, Dunham warned of other potential repercussions, including social and financial impacts, that may result from Idaho moving to firing squad executions.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
Texas leads the country in executions and is among the top three in imposing death sentences.
—CBS News, 12 Mar. 2025
State officials have cast the return of executions – Hoffman’s would be Louisiana’s first in 15 years – as an effort to uphold state law and provide justice to the victims of the state’s death row inmates.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
However the case against Hoffman – a Buddhist – plays out, the Jews Against Gassing Coalition remains staunchly against the prospect of nitrogen gas executions overall.
—Dakin Andone, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
The state has carried out three executions by lethal injection, starting with its first in 1994.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 12 Mar. 2025
In back-to-back executions Thursday, Oklahoma plans to execute Wendell Grissom, and Florida plans to execute Edward Thomas James, both by lethal injection.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for executions
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As businesses navigate this evolving landscape, the key challenge will be separating practical implementations from marketing hype.—
Luis E. Romero,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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My company's work with various organizations has shown us that the most successful AI implementations start with a clear focus on human capabilities.—
Justin Tobin,
Forbes,
14 Mar. 2025
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Use the holiday season to evaluate the past year’s accomplishments, challenges, and lessons.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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Tie these accomplishments back to the vision and values and emphasize the aspects of your culture that support making a difference.—
Elizabeth Baskin,
Forbes,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Herald analyzed court records of 279 Broward County prosecutions – from 2017 through this year – of people charged with violating a protective order against stalking.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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To assess the unusual severity of Hollis’ 364-day jail sentence reporters obtained a detailed dataset from the Florida Office of the State Courts Administrator containing more than 4,700 prosecutions for stalking protection order violations across Florida.—
Miami Herald Editors,
Miami Herald,
2 Jan. 2025
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Through memorable performances, recordings and tours, Haitink and principal guest conductor Pierre Boulez also asserted the orchestra’s identity as world-class Mahlerians.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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But if this year’s festival was something of an unofficial trial on the question of whether booking big-name rock acts is still a viable path for the festival, Saturday’s early performances certainly delivered (The Misfits set was still to come as of this writing).—
Paul Albani-Burgio,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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Talley highlighted the district’s recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and its efforts to support mental health as key achievements during his tenure in Wednesday’s message.—
Molly Morrow,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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These are magnificent achievements that propel Hellebuyck beyond back-to-back Vezina Trophy consideration and into Hart territory while proving that Connor and Scheifele can score while playing better defence than earlier in their careers.—
Murat Ates,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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“Executions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/executions. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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