as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
Indian tycoon Shashi Ruia—cofounder of the Essar Group, one of the country’s largest conglomerates—passed away on Tuesday at the age of 81.
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Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The pope had passed away, and the top candidates to replace him were kidnapped.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
Voters will also choose who will take the 18th Congressional District seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat, who passed away in July.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones passed away at home in Bel Air, California, his publicist told Variety and other outlets on Sunday, November 3.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Yessar Rosendar, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
The pope had passed away, and the top candidates to replace him were kidnapped.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
Voters will also choose who will take the 18th Congressional District seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat, who passed away in July.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones passed away at home in Bel Air, California, his publicist told Variety and other outlets on Sunday, November 3.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Two members of the Secret Service died in the attacks.Eileen Sullivan, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Her sister Lauren Bessette, 34, and husband John F. Kennedy Jr., 38, also died in the crash.Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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After getting shut out by the Wild on Wednesday, the Sabres needed two goals late in the third period to force overtime against the Canucks before falling 4-3.Matthew Fairburn, The Athletic, 30 Nov. 2024
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When is Black Friday 2024? Black Friday happens the day after Thanksgiving, which is Thursday, Nov. 28 this year, meaning the shopping holiday falls on Friday, Nov. 29.Mary Walrath-Holdridge, The Courier-Journal, 29 Nov. 2024
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That’s how many people safety experts fear will perish in traffic crashes this Thanksgiving weekend nationwide.Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 27 Nov. 2024
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More than 300 climbers have perished while trying to climb Mount Everest.Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 25 Nov. 2024
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Be sure to check out more of our favorite clothing discounts from Banana Republic here.Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
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Fans of the viral fitness brand Bala should also check out The Starter Kit, which includes a set of Bala Bangles for your wrists and ankles, two three-pound Bala Bars, and a 10-pound Power Ring (all for $20 less than usual).Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
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Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis are stepping out to support their mom's big night Comments Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis stepped out in support of their mom, Kate Middleton, at her poignant carol service.Janine Henni, People.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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The brief runs an hour, and at 0600 Geppetto steps out of the control room and, one last time, checks the weather.J. George Gorant, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 12 Dec. 2024.
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