die off
Example Sentences
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"Some branches would die off, and others would sprout up," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026
As dopamine producing brain cells progressively die off, the brain loses its ability to properly regulate movement.
From Science Daily • Feb. 20, 2026
"If we don't do any conservation and let nature take its course and let say the oak die off, you would lose the wider biodiversity around that," said Mr Masters from Kew Gardens.
From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025
However, most of these new cells will die off unless the brain puts effort and focus into learning over a period of time.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025
Perhaps the Capitol’s leaders thought that, without help, 13 would die off on its own.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
