Sentence examples for firing squad from inspiring English sources

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'firing squad' is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It can be used to refer to a group of people assembled to execute an accused person by shooting. For example: The prisoner was led in front of the firing squad and executed without delay.

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firing squad

noun

A group of soldiers or paramilitaries detailed to execute someone, usually by rifle shot, or to discharge their weapons ceremonially at a funeral.

synonyms

firing party

Exact(60)

A firing squad swiftly gathered.

Independent

He faced a firing squad.

The New Yorker

A firing squad hit us.

The New York Times

Others were killed by firing squad.

The Economist

Gary Gilmore, also chose the firing squad.

The New York Times

"There was no firing squad," he said.

The New York Times

By firing squad 66. Chelsea Clinton 67.

The New York Times

Military officials may face a firing squad.

The New York Times

He was executed by firing squad.

The Guardian

In the military, shot, firing squad.

The Guardian

"It really is a circular firing squad".

The New York Times

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