last rites
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They are also trying to build consensus around subjects such as the last rites of repatriated remains.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024
Even if you know something about Kennedy’s lifelong health problems, their extent and seriousness are shocking: He was given last rites twice before his last last rites.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023
On the morning of Sept. 11, while administering last rites to a firefighter, Judge, 68, was struck by falling debris and died.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023
Father Frank O’Grady, the priest who performed Beau Biden’s last rites and now works at Ireland’s Knock Shrine, met with the Bidens during their visit to the pilgrimage site.
From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023
Pariah kites dropped into nearby trees, to supervise the supervision of the last rites of the dead elephant.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
