of/from natural causes

idiom

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

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The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2025 The spokesperson said Madsen seemingly died of natural causes. Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2025 Media reports at the time say police publicly emphasized the baby likely died of natural causes. Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 July 2025 The man was pronounced dead at the scene and is believed to have died of natural causes, per the outlets. Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 2 July 2025 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 9 Jul. 2025.

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