dying
Example Sentences
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In 2024, South Korea recorded more than 3,920 "lonely deaths", people dying alone and remaining undiscovered for extended periods -- the highest since records began in 2017.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
We have children dying of malaria and diarrhea.’
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
Children were dying, and as the father of two young girls, I couldn’t comprehend why he would turn away from science.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
Seven-time Olympic champion Simone Biles has revealed she suffered a health scare, describing the experience as "almost dying".
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
It says the people who won the battle don’t understand their victory as well as the person who lost the fight and is literally dying as he listens to his enemies celebrate.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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