Executing and Turning

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Executing noun - Putting a condemned person to death.

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Turning and executing are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Turning" instead an adjective "Executing".

Turning noun - A movement in a new direction.

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Executing and turning are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Executing" instead an adjective "Turning".

Nearby Words: turn, turned, turner, turnery

During the Second World War, Britain had great success (in fact, 100% success) at detecting German spies and either imprisoning/executing them, or turning them into double agents.

Source: Double Reverse Quadruple Agent
Perfect actually did call his signature move, turning towards the camera and saying, "Now, you're going to see a Perfect-Plex," before executing the maneuver.

Source: Calling Your Attacks
Chris dies somewhat redeemed after refusing to go through executing Mindy out of remorse for traumatizing his mother with his crimes, allowing her and Dave to kill off much of the Mob and the corrupt cops, while Vic is brutally maimed and intimidated into turning up state evidence.

Source: Comicbook / Kick-Ass

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