stay of execution in a sentence

Examples

1. A stay of execution was granted, angering the locals.
2. He is under the impression that he has been granted a permanent stay of execution.
3. The application to vacate the stay of execution of
4. Call it a stay of execution, not a pardon.
5. McVeigh to seek stay of execution, his lawyer says.
6. Thanks to Cone, they got a stay of execution.
7. We certainly hope there is a stay of execution.
8. An attorney said the material may form the basis for a stay of execution request.
9. Michael has definitely earned a stay of execution with his Test performances in New Zealand.
10. Bush could grant a 30-day stay of execution.