as in implementation
the doing of an action
the execution of this magic trick must be accomplished in one fluid motion
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Recent Examples of execution
For McGirr the challenge is to build on the execution perfected by the latter while capturing the energy and edginess of the former.
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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, is set to die Wednesday for killing four men in 1997 in what would be the Hoosier State's first execution in 15 years.
—Sean Murphy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Death penalty opponents fear Trump intends to beat his record of 13 executions from his first term.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
But consideration of these remedies should continue — to date, the execution has been nonexistent rather than the proposals being outright failures.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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Hayley Maitland, Vogue, 16 Dec. 2024
An Indiana man, Joseph Corcoran, is set to die Wednesday for killing four men in 1997 in what would be the Hoosier State's first execution in 15 years.
—Sean Murphy The Associated Press, arkansasonline.com, 14 Dec. 2024
Death penalty opponents fear Trump intends to beat his record of 13 executions from his first term.
—Brian Bennett, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
But consideration of these remedies should continue — to date, the execution has been nonexistent rather than the proposals being outright failures.
—Dewardric L. McNeal, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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By partnering with local organizations, edtech companies can access crucial assets that facilitate smoother implementation of their solutions and better serve students.Jeff Bordes, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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To ensure thorough and systematic implementation of the programs, the Care and Loneliness Policy Bureau of the Seoul Metropolitan Government functions as the control tower, developing and executing detailed policies to address challenges effectively.Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Friedman's refreshingly honest answers about her own celibacy challenge the conventional notions of fulfillment and happiness.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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The surge in Bible sales suggests that people are seeking solace, security, and perhaps even spiritual fulfillment—all of which are the tangible value propositions of the church.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Night Club 101—named after its address at 101 Avenue A—will host genre-spanning live performances and DJ sets, featuring indie-rock, jazz, electronic, and experimental artists.Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 13 Dec. 2024
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Has her halftime performance extended to 20 minutes?Caché McClay, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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Completing small segments provides a sense of accomplishment and divides a larger project into a series of smaller subsets that can be completed along the way.Allen Kopelman, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Murkowski was a key player in the passage of the biggest bipartisan accomplishments of President Biden’s time in office, such the $1 trillion infrastructure bill.Alexander Bolton, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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