pass away
Example Sentences
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Many towns and cities help older homeowners stay in their homes by permitting them to defer their taxes until they sell their homes or pass away.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 1, 2026
Then James threw a pass away that bounced off two Thunder defenders and Reaves, with the officials ruling it was still the Lakers’ possession.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2026
When his children pass away, he continues, maybe they’ll be buried on the moon, or on Mars.
From Slate ● May 8, 2026
Presidents typically raise as much money as possible in the year after leaving the White House because it becomes more challenging as time passes, they become less relevant and major donors pass away.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
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
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