perished
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I did not know then how many people had perished, but I knew countless families would be grieving that day.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
If we’re to believe what’s chronicled in “Freefall” by former Boeing employees, aviation experts, crash investigators and the families of those who perished in the 737 Max crashes, there’s already a thin line of accountability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
While local officials say they cannot verify her death, Eggington said by claiming she "perished", the writer is not accepting responsibility, while using the distinctive phrase "buried in nature".
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
The feat followed trial and error that initially saw him mollycoddle corals in stress-free environments, but those easily perished in the ocean once transplanted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
Their father, her brother Rhaegar, perished even earlier, slain by the Usurper on the Trident.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
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