firing squad

Examples (10)

• The condemned soldier faced the firing squad at dawn.
• During wartime, deserters were often executed by firing squad.
• The firing squad consisted of twelve experienced marksmen.
• He was sentenced to death by firing squad for treason.
• The prisoner's last request was granted before the firing squad assembled.
• Military protocol required a firing squad for the execution.
• The firing squad carried out the sentence at precisely six o'clock.
• Historical records show that the firing squad was blindfolded during execution.
• The captain commanded the firing squad to take their positions.
• A firing squad was assembled to carry out the court martial's verdict.