as in to die
to stop living
my grandfather passed on at the age of 92
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About 1,600 people get sick and 260 die each year from listeriosis, according to the CDC.—
Mike Snider,
USA Today,
17 May 2025 -
Eight-year-old Alanah Phillips and her 4-year-old brother Zayn Phillips died after Chidester drove her car into a child's party at the private Swan Boat Club on April 20, 2024.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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Still, after being widely projected as a Day 2 talent, Webb fell undrafted in April.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
10 May 2025
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Without employer pensions or consistent guidance, more of the retirement burden falls squarely on individuals.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Albini – the prolific musician and recording engineer – passed away unexpectedly in May 2024, leaving behind a lifetime of items collected in the course of his various interests.—
Tyler Jenke,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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The professional wrestling world is in mourning following reports that Terry Brunk, known globally to fans as the hardcore icon Sabu, has passed away at the age of 60.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 May 2025
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Published May 1, 1987 The new $240 million Sunshine Skyway bridge opened Thursday with a procession of cars, 2,000 yellow balloons and a memorial bouquet of 35 white carnations, one for each traveler who perished in the 1980 disaster.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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All the fish perished, according to Meredith Hendricks, executive director of the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County, a nonprofit organization that owns and manages the preserve.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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As white smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney earlier this month, Ham and his fellow Loyola students sprinted to St. Peter’s Square to watch as Pope Leo XIV first stepped out onto the balcony of St. Peter’s Basilica.—
Angie Leventis Lourgos,
Chicago Tribune,
17 May 2025
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Soto soaked it in, stepped out of the batter’s box and then tipped his helmet to the crowd who was not only booing him but also doing so while standing on their feet.—
Larry Fleisher,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Below, check out today's last-chance gift ideas, snag tickets for this weekend's hottest sporting events and more, all hand-picked by the USA TODAY Shopping team.—
Kasey Caminiti,
USA Today,
11 May 2025
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For more options, check out our main Best TVs and Best Soundbars lists, and hit up our guide on How to Choose the Right TV to get the inside scoop on all your TV questions.—
Ryan Waniata,
Wired News,
10 May 2025
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“Pass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28on%29. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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