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 28 Sep. 2026.

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