near-death experience
noun
: an occurrence in which a person comes very close to dying and has memories of a spiritual experience (such as meeting dead friends and family members or seeing a white light) during the time when death was near
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Despite his near-death experience, Djarin heads back into the Twins’ palace for a climatic showdown—the film ends with Grogu getting a chance to push the ship’s hyperspace button.
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Zvyagintsev, who survived a near-death experience during the coronavirus pandemic, spoke to Variety about his latest Palme d’Or contender.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026
While discussing her character’s near-death experience in the finale, the actress teased what fans can expect from the show and its beloved characters moving forward.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
After a near-death experience, McIver’s character is suddenly able to see the ghosts that inhabit the house.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
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Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Zvyagintsev, who survived a near-death experience during the coronavirus pandemic, spoke to Variety about his latest Palme d’Or contender.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 May 2026
While discussing her character’s near-death experience in the finale, the actress teased what fans can expect from the show and its beloved characters moving forward.
—Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026
After a near-death experience, McIver’s character is suddenly able to see the ghosts that inhabit the house.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2026
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