croak

Example Sentences

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There’s a wicked irony in micromanaging your entire life on Earth only to croak and have your soul potentially jettisoned to some formless state of being, entirely unknown to mere mortals.

From Salon

“Even if I wanted to go home, I don’t know the way no more,” Robbie croaks.

From Salon

"The only flowers anyone saw in Aston were the ones you threw in the hole after you when you croaked it at the age of 53 'cos you'd worked yourself to death."

From BBC

“Look at these sleeves! My arms are the same length. Why aren’t my sleeves?” he croaks.

From Salon

Frogs croaked from nearby waterholes, joining the chorus of spectators who hollered as the announcer introduced their favorite racers — along with their laundry lists of sponsors.

From Los Angeles Times