peacefully

Example Sentences

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Bill’ Burke, who passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026 at the age of 87, surrounded by his beloved family,” his relatives said in a statement, according to the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

"We hope that the remainder of this public gathering will proceed peacefully and safely, and that the dispersal at the end of the gathering will pass just as peacefully as the arrival."

From Barron's • May 23, 2026

"We are saddened to inform you that Scott passed away peacefully surrounded by family on the morning of Sunday 17 May," it said.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Rothwell's family confirmed the actor "died peacefully in hospital" earlier.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The two children sleeping peacefully in the bed above her gave no particular cause for alarm, and yet, as Jinny piled her cushions and slipped into her clothes every day, she couldn’t shake her worry.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder