subdual
Example Sentences
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“In my opinion, the law enforcement subdual restraint and the neck compression was just more than Mr. Floyd could take by virtue of those heart conditions,” said Dr. Andrew Baker, the Hennepin County medical examiner.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 9, 2021
In this case, Baker said Floyd’s health conditions and use of drugs did not “cause the subdual or neck restraint” by police.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 9, 2021
Dr. Baker described Mr. Floyd’s cause of death as “cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression.”
From New York Times ● Apr. 8, 2021
The autopsy conducted by the Hennepin County Medical Examiner determined that Floyd's cause of death was "cardiopulmonary arrest complicating law enforcement subdual, restraint, and neck compression."
From Fox News ● Mar. 28, 2021
His most elaborate disguises had not been more effectual than this simple expedient, and, with khaki to complete the subdual of his individuality, he had every hope of escaping recognition in the field.
From Raffles, Further Adventures of the Amateur Cracksman by Hornung, E. W. (Ernest William)
