Example Sentences

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“A lot of people are like, ‘I’m going to get electrocuted?

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The father of a runner who died when he was electrocuted by a faulty power cable has said not enough is being done to prevent future fatalities.

From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026

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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025

He looks like he's been electrocuted, for one.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman