dead
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Indeed, in both cases, followers of the dead prophets are constantly finding new meaning in old prophecies.
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Thirteen U.S. service members have been killed, and 19 Israeli service members have been reported dead in a five-week-old war that has triggered growing unease stateside.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
On Wednesday, a volunteer firefighter was found dead from suspected exhaustion linked to heat and underlying health conditions, officials told AFP.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
“He’s been dead for two centuries,” she tells a colleague, “but he’s making me want to stand up and sing ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
He’d writhed and yipped, trying to reach the dead mouse.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
