passing away
Example Sentences
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People close to him are passing away; there is guilt and there is sadness.
From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024
“We are still seeing those hospitalizations and bad outcomes, and even folks who are passing away from COVID. It hasn’t gone away,” Bronstein said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 10, 2024
Willie became a music teacher and armchair composer before passing away in the 1950s.
From Slate • Mar. 16, 2024
The 71-year-old was given CPR by medical staff and paramedics at the ground before passing away in hospital.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2024
My tears weren’t going to bring Uncle Jack back to our reality, and they certainly weren’t going to keep him from passing away.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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