passed away
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When mom passed away, I inherited a little money for the first time — and I used some of it to finally travel to Italy on my own.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
"We regret to confirm that he has sadly passed away," the health ministry said in a statement on state-run media outlets.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
Meanwhile, Al Amin still counts the number of days since Akira passed away.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Then just 15 minutes before the event began, organizers learned she had passed away.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026
“Mrs. Yew's mother was partial to it, so I'd order it in for her. She passed away with a new jar barely touched.”
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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