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perished



ADJECTIVE
fallen
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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

Before the service began, a worshiper read aloud the names of some 200 parishioners who perished.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Notably, neither scavengers nor flies that fed on the supposedly poisoned carcasses have perished -- creatures that typically succumb after consuming poisoned animals.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

"My father gave his life for the country and he should be remembered as a martyr," Dorjai said, adding that his teammates who perished deserve the same title.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Scores of others have perished in far less taxing conditions on Washington.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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