last rites

Example Sentences

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Last week, the funeral procession for Paul turned violent as protesters sat with his body - his last rites were performed only after the intervention of local politicians and religious leaders.

From BBC

Shawn Charlwood, chairman of the British Dental Association's general dental practice committee, said the report "reads like the last rites for NHS dentistry" and that "patients and this profession deserve some honesty here".

From BBC

“Prayers and the last rites were read, which gave comfort to his family,” the statement said.

From New York Times

"Prayers and the last rites were read during his passing," he added.

From BBC

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