electrocute

Example Sentences

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The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has agreed to pay $38 million to settle a lawsuit filed after a father and daughter were electrocuted by a downed power line.

From Los Angeles Times

“I thought, the power is on. Am I going to get electrocuted? Then I walked into the kitchen and heard the circuit breaker snap off.”

From Washington Post

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the victim was standing near the edge of the platform when an unidentified male pushed him from behind, causing him to fall onto tracks, thus electrocuting him,” the department’s statement said.

From Washington Times

A "dearly loved" former pub landlord died instantly after being electrocuted while on holiday in India, his family have said.

From BBC

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