Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guillotine
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There was Jordan Romano, head down and hands on his knees in a pose far too familiar, and history was still unfolding behind him.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
9 July 2025 -
What’s Next? For Diarra and Boissy, their immediate focus will be on delivering strong Summer League performances to build momentum heading into their G-League seasons.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The bill was named after Dexter, a rescue dog who was adopted in 2024 and found beheaded in a public park days later.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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Two Islamic State members, both former British citizens who were part of a cell that beheaded American hostages, are serving life prison sentences in the United States.—
Andrew Mills,
IndyStar,
12 May 2025
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Mexican authorities recently found 20 bodies, including several that were decapitated and four that were left hanging from a bridge over a highway.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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His body was found decapitated Oct. 11 on the 2300 block of Clay Street with his arms and knees bound with black tape.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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“Guillotine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guillotine. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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