capital punishment

Example Sentences

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She spoke of one audience member, a relative of someone who was murdered, who became more open to a debate about the merits of capital punishment after seeing the opera.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

In eight states, capital punishment has no effect on the murder rate.

From Slate • Jan. 16, 2026

However, their arguments remain persuasive — and even more so when it comes to capital punishment.

From Salon • Dec. 30, 2025

Prosecutors have not made a decision on whether to seek capital punishment.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 17, 2025

In 2013, Alabama recorded the lowest number of new death sentences since the resumption of capital punishment in the mid-1970s.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson