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electrocution

[ih-lek-truh-kyoo-shuhn] / ɪˌlɛk trəˈkju ʃən /


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At four years old, she was killed by electrocution, an all too common cause of death for large birds of prey.

From Science Daily Dec. 11, 2025

According to a 2014 analysis of bird deaths across the U.S., electrocution on power lines is a significant cause of bird mortality.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 26, 2025

Across the bench, Justice Vivek Agarwal reminded her, "The doctor who conducted the post-mortem said there were clear signs of electrocution."

From BBC Aug. 13, 2025

Vance is annoying, but he can speak in complete sentences, largely avoiding all talk of electrocution sharks and Hannibal Lecter.

From Salon Aug. 12, 2024

Amidst the recriminations and finger-pointing from the doctors, scientists, and prison officials, one might have expected the demise of electrocution technology.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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