perishing
Example Sentences
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Although Alice never ran the risk of actually perishing in Wonderland, Arisu is another matter because of the very nature of the Borderland and how you gain entry through a near-death experience.
From Salon
All that’s clear is massive landmarks are perishing and that you need to run.
From Salon
The result is now plain to see: dozens of families destroyed, in the cruelest way, with loved ones perishing in flames.
From Washington Post
Having escaped crush injury, those trapped then find that good fortune and ingenuity often spell the difference between perishing and making it out alive.
From Los Angeles Times
“Worries remain for 130 still out there on the verge of perishing in deadly waters. Hope those lives are also saved soon.”
From New York Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.