dying words
Example Sentences
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"My grandmother’s dying words were literally, ‘Marry Korean!'"
From Reuters ● Jun. 13, 2023
“Her mother’s dying words were, ‘You take care of your brother,’” Ms. Stroman said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
The next day, the black chain-link fence went up around the square, and one of the first signs hung on it, according to Seiler, read “I can’t breathe,” Floyd’s dying words.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 2, 2022
Some demonstrators wore face masks to guard against the virus — a practical health measure made poignant by the addition of Floyd’s dying words, “I can’t breathe,” written across the front.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2020
Not all dying words are true and this blessing is no less real for being shorn of its ground.
From "The Road" by Cormac McCarthy
