as in murder
the act or practice of ending the life of someone who is very sick or injured in order to prevent any more suffering
a physician who refuses to practice euthanasia
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Recent Examples of euthanasia
Both similarly cite arguments about sanctity of life, ethics and a spiral toward possible euthanasia.
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Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The severity of his injuries led to his early retirement and his eventual euthanasia.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
This rescue organization helps save dogs with difficulty getting placed, including those with medical conditions, paralyzed, deaf and blind or those on euthanasia lists.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
In June, shelter volunteers emailed Bass’ office to question the city’s euthanasia policies.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Tim Botos, USA TODAY, 18 Feb. 2025
The severity of his injuries led to his early retirement and his eventual euthanasia.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025
This rescue organization helps save dogs with difficulty getting placed, including those with medical conditions, paralyzed, deaf and blind or those on euthanasia lists.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 10 Feb. 2025
In June, shelter volunteers emailed Bass’ office to question the city’s euthanasia policies.
—Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Euthanasia.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/euthanasia. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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