deceased
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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
Last but not least, Thomas references a case about a deceased Air Force sergeant in Beck v.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
Volunteers were reading the names of deceased Vietnam veterans in alphabetical order.
From "Boots on the Ground: America's War in Vietnam" by Elizabeth Partridge
Vocabulary lists containing deceased
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The War I Finally Won
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