firing squad
noun
1
: a detachment detailed to fire volleys over the grave of one buried with military honors
2
: a detachment detailed to carry out a sentence of death by shooting
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The retrofit allows the prison to conduct executions by both firing squad and lethal injection.
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
If convicted she could be executed by firing squad.
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Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The firing squad’s rehearsals will include both live fire and dry fire sessions.
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Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
Not long after that happens, the Allies invade Normandy and the whole regime is about to crumble, leaving Henri and his fellow collabos to either flee for the nearest border or face a firing squad.
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Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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Jennifer Borresen,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
If convicted she could be executed by firing squad.
—
Frank Andrews,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
The firing squad’s rehearsals will include both live fire and dry fire sessions.
—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 June 2026
Not long after that happens, the Allies invade Normandy and the whole regime is about to crumble, leaving Henri and his fellow collabos to either flee for the nearest border or face a firing squad.
—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
20 May 2026
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“Firing squad.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/firing%20squad. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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