put to death

1. Kill, execute, as in Another convicted murderer was put to death last night. [c. 1400]

Example Sentences

The number of dogs entering the shelters increased each year since 2022, but the number put to death far outpaced the population gain.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’ve always had mixed feelings about the death penalty because I hate to be the society that puts to death the guy who is innocent,” Grammer says, before adding, “This guy’s not innocent.”

From Los Angeles Times

Mexico has abolished capital punishment and typically does not extradite citizens who could be put to death under U.S. law.

From Los Angeles Times

More people have been put to death in Texas than anywhere else in the US.

From BBC

Cantu has the same name as the Texas death row inmate who was put to death with a lethal injection two days after Kardashian’s post.

From Los Angeles Times

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