last rites

Example Sentences

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"Prayers and the last rites were read during his passing," he added.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2023

Even if you know something about Kennedy’s lifelong health problems, their extent and seriousness are shocking: He was given last rites twice before his last last rites.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 22, 2023

On the morning of Sept. 11, while administering last rites to a firefighter, Judge, 68, was struck by falling debris and died.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023

Father Frank O’Grady, the priest who performed Beau Biden’s last rites and now works at Ireland’s Knock Shrine, met with the Bidens during their visit to the pilgrimage site.

From Washington Post • Apr. 20, 2023

Abandoned by the cluster of ministrants who had obscured her as the last rites were being offered, Guenever stood like a beacon.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White