electrocution
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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
A lot of work has also been done to adapt thousands of kilometres of power cables to reduce the risk of electrocution.
From BBC • Nov. 9, 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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