noose

Example Sentences

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“I fail to see how one headline on the issue, ‘The Noose Tightens,’ reflects legitimate scrutiny of public officials,” Mr. Zahawi wrote.

From New York Times • Jan. 29, 2023

Kidderminster began their FA Cup campaign in September, in front of 687 people at Noose Park - home of Sporting Khalsa of the Northern Premier League, Midlands Division.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2022

Judge Noose is determined to see that justice, or some version of it, prevails.

From New York Times • Oct. 13, 2020

Skerritt, making his Broadway debut in the play with a cast of 14, portrays a disbarred attorney who helps the defense team, and Thompson plays Judge Omar "Ichabod" Noose.

From Reuters • Sep. 16, 2013

"Now well met, Eric o' the Noose," quoth Walkyn.

From Beltane the Smith by Farnol, Jeffery