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demise

[dih-mahyz] / dɪˈmaɪz /


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The project's demise comes despite both Merz and Macron insisting publicly they were determined for it to succeed.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

Once stuck in the single-digits in public opinion polls with a handful of other Democratic candidates, Becerra rose quickly and unexpectedly following the political demise of former Rep. Eric Swalwell.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

It was all done "to look after my dad after, we assumed, our mum's demise".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

But investors should avoid jumping to conclusions, and not only because those who have prognosticated bitcoin’s demise have been wrong in the past.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

But in the wild hours of shock and celebration that greeted the news of the gods’ demise, they must have forgotten to secure the ropes properly.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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