as in to die
to stop living
my grandfather passed on at the age of 92
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Australia's only other fatal shark attack this year occurred in January, when a 12-year-old boy died in a hospital days after he was mauled by a bull shark in Sydney Harbor.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026 -
In January, a 12-year-old also died a week after he was attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbor.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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For the Fever, who entered the season as championship contenders, the first 10 games have fallen well short of expectations, as scrutiny continues to mount on head coach Stephanie White.—
Jackson Thompson OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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Migrant arrivals in the Canary Islands peaked in 2024 at nearly 47,000, but have fallen dramatically, with just over 2,000 people landing there in the first four months of 2026.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
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One of the protagonists of Portugal’s Nations League triumph was Diogo Jota, who passed away alongside his brother in a tragic car accident last year.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
10 June 2026
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The Buffaloes are, as promised by promoters, a power conference foe for the Aztecs in the inaugural game honoring San Diego native Bill Walton, who passed away in May 2024.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 June 2026
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The hip denizens of LA's east side would surely perish without it.—
Alanna Bennett,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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His mother made little or no reference to the Austrian relatives who had been snatched from Vienna’s glamorous cultural swirl and sent off to perish in the Nazi camps.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
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Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell made a rare joint appearance, stepping out together to celebrate their grandson Wilder's high school graduation.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 June 2026
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Peter and Harriet stepped out publicly for the first time together in May 2024, attending the Badminton Horse Trials.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
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And be sure to check out the Miami Herald’s transit guide, which recommends leaving your car home altogether.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2026
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For a more budget-friendly option that looks similar to these Wayfarers, check out these Sojos shades for $16.—
Nneya Richards,
Travel + Leisure,
4 June 2026
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“Pass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28on%29. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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