as in to die
to stop living
my grandfather passed on at the age of 92
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The legendary singer across genres died Sunday of multiple organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital in Mumbai, Pratit Samdani, a physician at the hospital said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026 -
The family of Troy Murray, a former forward and team broadcaster who died last month, got one of the day's loudest ovations when they were shown on the videoboard.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Cortisol levels fell for both groups, according to the study.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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Put simply, prices must fall still further in these metros for shoppers to cover the monthly nut.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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When Michaels passes away someday, Neville’s documentary could be shown at his memorial without a trace of discomfort.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Apr. 2026
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Pharrow passed away on the night he was supposed to be going to his prom.—
Gabriela Vidal,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Jaxon’s death comes after two children in the agency’s care perished.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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Phillips was among the 1,500 who perished.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
10 Apr. 2026
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This year, why not step out of the industrial box and aim for greener, brighter goods.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
19 Apr. 2026
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The famed Rendezvous Ballroom dance floor was so packed, couples would have to do their moves in a close embrace, posture upright while doing short half steps, swiftly shuffling their feet as the partners stepped out and in, over and over, in a rhythmic swing.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Consequences of concentration This phenomenon has changed the way some NFL teams scout college prospects, cutting down on their trips to check out players on small campuses.—
Arnie Stapleton,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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After picking flowers, be sure to check out some of the farm's other attractions, including a playground, a giant bounce pillow, farm animals, hayrides and a seasonal beer garden.—
Catherine Messier,
The Providence Journal,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Pass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28on%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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