lethal
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"The lethal injection chemical in the protocol has consistently been effective, and the protocol does not allow for additional procedures beyond what was carried out this evening."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
On Tuesday, the United States Supreme Court refused to hear her claim that “the mental suffering and psychological terror she will experience under Tennessee’s lethal injection protocol is cognizable under the Eighth Amendment.”
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
“The lethal injection chemical in the protocol has consistently been effective, and the protocol does not allow for additional procedures beyond what was carried out this evening.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
South Korea has so far not provided lethal weapons to Ukraine, citing a domestic ban on militarily aiding countries at war.
From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026
My hand went to my pocket, where I kept my lethal ballpoint pen, Riptide.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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