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perishing

[per-i-shing] / ˈpɛr ɪ ʃɪŋ /












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The result is now plain to see: dozens of families destroyed, in the cruelest way, with loved ones perishing in flames.

From Washington Post

A spokesman for the military government did not respond to a request for comment on the latest reported tragedy involving Rohingya perishing at sea in a bid to escape persecution in Myanmar.

From Reuters

State media have described the situation as appearing "grim", and that the possibility of all onboard perishing could not be ruled out.

From Reuters

“Russian forests are groaning under the ax, billions of trees are perishing, the homes of beasts and birds are devastated, the rivers grow shallow and dry up, wonderful landscapes disappear beyond recall.”

From Washington Post

Of course, Russians, Ukrainians and the other peoples of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics suffered unspeakable horrors during World War II, with an estimated 27 million soldiers and civilians perishing.

From Seattle Times