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gallows

noun as in place for hanging

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A gallows was erected; an effigy of a Chinese man swung from a noose.

Newsrooms being breeding grounds for gallows humor, most also understand that futility is a terrific comedy catalyst.

And if you're willing to permit a bit of gallows humour at a time like this, as the goalkeeper, he might have ample opportunity to shine.

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These songs tap into the bottomless well that Mexicans have for gallows humor.

He’s arrested, thrown in jail, then sentenced to the gallows.

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