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Recall how Clinton returned to Arkansas from the campaign trail to preside over the execution of a mentally disabled man.

The execution of two police officers in cold blood has shocked the city and driven a deeper wedge between the cops and the mayor.

Their intentions may be good, but their execution and insight are lousy.

Heavily armed Simbas had already arrived at the missionary house and were lining up families in the backyard for execution.

If they were well thought through, with a clear plan of execution, she was in, and ready to go to the mat.

This alone could hinder the execution of his appointment, for in other things he has excellent qualifications for the dignity.

But it greatly equalizes and strengthens the fingers, and makes your execution smooth and elegant.

Ripperda's attention was next directed to put his plan of escape, in train for execution.

Important orders for new books are now in course of execution, the volumes being due early in this year's session.

Many persons impede their execution by not keeping the thumb independent enough of the rest of the hand.

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On this page you'll find 99 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to execution, such as: beheading, crucifixion, decapitation, electrocution, gassing, and hanging.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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