passed away
Example Sentences
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When mom passed away, I inherited a little money for the first time — and I used some of it to finally travel to Italy on my own.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Depending on when he passed away, you may have had money left on the table that you missed out on claiming.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
Kear, one of the sport's most respected figures, passed away on Sunday while travelling back from the Challenge Cup final.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"We regret to confirm that he has sadly passed away," the health ministry said in a statement on state-run media outlets.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
He passed away when I was six, but I would be lying if I said I had many memories of him besides the one where he told me why he stopped playing baseball.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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