dying
Example Sentences
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Technology has fallen, cities have gone dark and fear has united humanity as the world chokes on its dying gasp.
From Salon
In summoning so much mirth for its monument to merriment, “A Child’s Christmas in Wales” cheerfully rages against the dying of the light.
Without any preparation whatsoever, Alex goes on, and starts talking sadly about his dying marriage.
Sometimes a dying artist has the energy and generosity to leave a consciously rendered final act for the world to cherish after they’re gone.
From Salon
The process of dying is not something we like to think about, nor has it been depicted very often onscreen — not the long-term illness version of death anyway.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
