Examples of 'shot at dawn' in a sentence

Meaning of "shot at dawn"

The phrase 'shot at dawn' historically refers to the execution method used during times of war or military conflict, where individuals or soldiers found guilty of certain offenses were sentenced to death by a firing squad at dawn. It symbolizes the severity of the punishment and the solemnity of the act

How to use "shot at dawn" in a sentence

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shot at dawn
Be a sad ending to my convalescent leave to be shot at dawn.
I could have been shot at dawn myself.
Because we shot at dawn the low light capabilities were absolutely essential.
Seven of them were to be shot at dawn the following week.
Shot at dawn.
I could have you shot at dawn.
He was shot at dawn the next day.
I might have been shot at dawn.
The Shot at Dawn Memorial was erected at Staffordshire to honour these soldiers.
Or you will be shot at dawn.
He was shot at dawn on 18 October.
Of them were shot at dawn.
Three men were given the death sentences and are scheduled to be shot at dawn.
Had me shot at dawn.
Yon Mainwaring will have me shot at dawn.

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The automaton will be shot at dawn to end the night on a festive note.
Now, he will be taken out and shot at dawn.
So is Paolo to be shot at dawn or merely tarred and feathered?
Tell us where the arms are … or you will be shot at dawn.
Seven of them were to be shot at dawn the following Monday.
And, of course, everybody thinks that these people were going to be shot at dawn.
I should be shot at dawn.
He went out to shoot pigeons; He was sentenced to be shot at dawn.
By a German who will be shot at dawn for his mistake.
They escape, but Pitkin is caught and sentenced to be shot at dawn.
The Bain family of five, shot at dawn by a deranged family member in Dunedin.
Let me in, you fools! I could have you shot at dawn.
Pamela says, “ Thomas might have been shot at dawn but he will never be forgotten . ”.
Quiet, hyena! I must remember that. - You will be shot at dawn.
Type of wounds Shot at dawn.
It's a good thing you were there, Mr. NeeIix. I might have been shot at dawn.
Hanged at dawn, shot at dawn.
It's a good thing you were there, Mr. Neelix. I might have been shot at dawn.
Most of us are grandmothers, but you're shot at dawn if you talk about it.

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