Example Sentences

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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

The results showed the birds were not electrocuted, the company said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2025

The man, was working near the intersection of Idaho Avenue and Skyline Drive in Escondido when he was electrocuted by a power line, reported KNSD-TV.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2024

We jumped apart like we’d been electrocuted, and I felt a stab of fear as I saw my envelope still grasped tightly in Elliot’s sweaty hand.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin