dying

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"Throughout his illness, James did it his way, which lasted all the way until the end when he made the choice to do Voluntary Assisted Dying," the statement said, according to the ABC.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

Forty years later, Kendrick Lamar borrowed Gadson’s intricate rhythm pattern for “Sing About Me, I’m Dying of Thirst,” from the rapper’s 2012 breakthrough album, “Good Kid, M.A.A.D City.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

When the Leadbeater bill was first introduced, The Dignity in Dying campaign group said it provided the "most detailed, robust proposals" on the issue that "Westminster has ever considered".

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Dying civilizations whose cruel class structures eventually lead to revolution form the basis of so many science-fiction plots that it’s difficult to find a truly unusual take.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Dying weed and moss crusted its smooth edges.

From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda