Examples of pass away in a Sentence
the old woman passed away quietly
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After Talley became ill and passed away, organizers decided to move forward in his honor.
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Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The late Grey's Anatomy actor passed away after a short battle with ALS on Thursday, February 19.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Monsieur Paul may have passed away in 2018, but today, his opulent family-run restaurant still holds its two Michelin stars.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s been 45 years since Edith Head passed away.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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Jobina Fortson-Evans, CBS News, 24 Feb. 2026
The late Grey's Anatomy actor passed away after a short battle with ALS on Thursday, February 19.
—Emma Banks, InStyle, 23 Feb. 2026
Monsieur Paul may have passed away in 2018, but today, his opulent family-run restaurant still holds its two Michelin stars.
—John Brunton, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
It’s been 45 years since Edith Head passed away.
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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