of/from natural causes

phrase

: because of old age or an illness
He died of/from natural causes.

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While the Miami-Dade Medical Examiner Department ruled that both men died of natural causes, the Herald found evidence of what experts described as questionable medical care. Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 19 Mar. 2026 After Zednick investigated, it was determined that Culver had died of natural causes. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 Mar. 2026 Lorth Sim, a 59-year-old Cambodian national, died of natural causes, Miami County Coroner John Boyer said. Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026 After serving time in prison in New Hampshire and in Florida, Wonyetye died of natural causes years ago, Springer said in the documentary. Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for of/from natural causes

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“Of/from natural causes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%2Ffrom%20natural%20causes. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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