perishing
Example Sentences
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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
In fact, the odds of perishing while flying are just 1 in 4.7 million.
From Salon
The risk migrants run of perishing at sea is high.
From Seattle Times
Daniel Martinez, an institute co-director, said migrants “are perishing in some of the most treacherous and rugged terrain within southern Arizona.”
From Washington Times
Factors such as the economic and personal costs of small businesses perishing, especially restaurants.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.