Example Sentences

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The week before, his mate was electrocuted on nearby power lines operated by PG&E.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Fish and Wildlife Service’s National Forensics Laboratory, which analyzed 417 electrocuted raptors from 13 species between 2000 and 2015, nearly 80 percent were bald or golden eagles.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 26, 2025

Pilcher was working last June when one of these recent recruits was electrocuted while working on high-voltage overhead lights, from a scissor lift, without gloves or other required safety equipment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

Taylor Swift got electrocuted Frankenstein-style in her “Fortnight” music video.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

Shook his leg like his toe was being electrocuted.

From "Seedfolks" by Paul Fleischman