electrocute

Example Sentences

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While being electrocuted by 630 volts, Tegan was "saved from death" by her £40 rubber boots and the man who reached off the platform to pull her to safety.

From BBC

"Initial information gathered is that the child was allegedly electrocuted however the post-mortem will have to confirm that," Fiji police said.

From BBC

Riley said she believes it was either hit by a vehicle or perhaps it was electrocuted by an electrical transformer.

From Washington Post

They were electrocuted in 1927, despite strong evidence of their innocence.

From Washington Post

A death row inmate who did not want to be electrocuted could choose between the newly created firing squad or lethal injection if it were available.

From Seattle Times