dying words
Example Sentences
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“Kiss me, Hardy” were the dying words of which naval hero?
From Slate • Jul. 31, 2023
"My grandmother’s dying words were literally, ‘Marry Korean!'"
From Reuters • Jun. 13, 2023
“Her mother’s dying words were, ‘You take care of your brother,’” Ms. Stroman said.
From New York Times • Mar. 23, 2023
The next day, the black chain-link fence went up around the square, and one of the first signs hung on it, according to Seiler, read “I can’t breathe,” Floyd’s dying words.
From Washington Post • Oct. 2, 2022
With his dying words he charged me to clear his wounded name.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
