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 Van Dyke became involved in the planning and execution of Operation Absolute Resolve on or about December 8, 2025, the indictment said. —
ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 In the weeks since, at least one group of teens has tried to replicate the bit — with, by Swhileyy’s account, a very different execution. —Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 Knight will likely file final appeals to try to stop his execution. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 But its execution goes beyond a quick pat on the head. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for execution
ArsTechnica, 24 Apr. 2026 In the weeks since, at least one group of teens has tried to replicate the bit — with, by Swhileyy’s account, a very different execution. —Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 23 Apr. 2026 Knight will likely file final appeals to try to stop his execution. —Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026 But its execution goes beyond a quick pat on the head. —Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for execution
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Exact implementation dates have yet to be announced.— Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 20 Apr. 2026
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Goel, who teaches public policy, will serve as an adviser to the committee while Cholas-Wood, who specializes in computational science, will support implementation of the Fourteenth Amendment compliance plan.— Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 19 Apr. 2026
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With attention naturally finding you, this is a call to prioritize your self-image, heart’s desires and personal fulfillment.— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
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Each guest must also complete and return a Promotions Release and Affidavit for Guests prior to prize fulfillment or venue entry.— AJC.com, AJC.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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Pipkins is charged with kidnapping and first-degree murder in perpetration of a kidnapping.— KC Baker, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
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People around the world were decrying the perpetration of a genocide.— Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2025
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That includes a nine-RBI performance for the Triton recruit in 16-14 win over Brother Rice.— Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
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Their in-game performance needs to be better.— Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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At a ceremony honoring his storied career, Murphy emphasized that his true legacy is his children, not his professional accomplishments in comedy and film.— Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Apr. 2026
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Her distraught sister, Jennifer Metayer Smith, gave a moving eulogy on Metayer's accomplishments.— Joan Murray, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Execution.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/execution. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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