Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for guillotine
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Now, the bill heads to Trump’s desk where he’s expected to sign it into law.—
Kevin Shalvey,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2025 -
The Dow is heading for its worst April since 1932, according to Dow Jones Market Data, as reported by the Wall Street Journal.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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Three men who supported the Islamic State group were convicted of beheading the victims and sentenced to death—the first such penalty in Morocco since 1993.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 Apr. 2025
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The father was beheaded by the militants, according to OD field contacts.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Kelsey Grammer Reflects on the 'Terrible Loss' and Guilt After His Sister's 1975 Murder Afterwards, the men drove Karen to an alley, where Glenn stabbed her 42 times and nearly decapitated her.—
Brianne Tracy,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The incoming train decapitates her, and Cora is left screaming.—
Gabino Iglesias,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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“Guillotine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/guillotine. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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