dies

Example Sentences

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She notes that when a child dies, the surviving children tend to “continue to self-identify in relation to their deceased sibling—keeping their old place in line.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

When I contacted the mortgage company, they said no problem — if she dies, I could assume the balance on the loan.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

They power up when the sun is shining or the wind is blowing and then discharge that power when the sun sets or the wind dies down.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Declining marriage rates among people in their 20s and 30s is leading to lower birth rates, while older people tend to live alone after their spouse dies.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

This Linus was, like Adonis and Hyacinthus, a type of all lovely young life that dies or is withered before it has borne fruit.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton