pass away

Example Sentences

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“If you pass away first, the remaining annuity funds are used to pay back Medicaid.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 26, 2026

The contributions can accumulate over the years, and if you pass away with money still in your account, it will be passed to beneficiaries.

From Barron's • Nov. 25, 2025

Last Friday night’s episode of WWE’s weekly television show “Smackdown!” featured the traditional 10 bell salute honoring a beloved professional wrestler or other member of the extended wrestling family when they pass away.

From Salon • Jul. 27, 2025

"But what they have said is it is life-limiting and it is likely that he will pass away at some point during childhood but they don't know when that will be."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2025

Though we were grateful to the doctor for the advance warning, learning that Jimmie was going to pass away was a devastating blow to both of us.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson