deceased
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That address has also shown up in Michigan obituaries advising mourners how to donate to The Fellowship on behalf of the deceased.
From Salon • Jun. 9, 2026
However, the fact that many of the remains used in medical classes came from other countries and were likely not to have the consent of the deceased has prompted concerns.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
And in the impromptu eulogy of her deceased husband, Erika convicted me, though I’m sure she didn’t know it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
As a widow, you do qualify for benefits that unmarried individuals are not privy to, such as a step-up in payment amount if your deceased spouse’s benefit was higher than yours.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
The coroner turned to the men sitting in rows to his right and said, “You gendemen, the jurors, are any of you acquainted with the deceased or are any of you members of the family?”
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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