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Or how the leeks are under a bank of snow outside as someone is lying on their deathbed inside.—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2025 So did a disturbing AI fake of Parton on her deathbed.—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 3 Nov. 2025 The pride of Odysseus, the passion of Shakespeare’s lovers, and the dread facing Ivan Ilyich on his deathbed remain inextinguishable qualities of our inner lives.—Big Think, 28 Oct. 2025 The unforgettable moment took an emotional turn when Robert Stack read a letter, written by Arnaz on his deathbed, that celebrated Ball in that moment of achievement.—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 14 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for deathbed
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of deathbed was
before the 12th century
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