as in dies
to stop living
my grandfather passed on at the age of 92
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In 1963, French writer, playwright, artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau dies.—
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11 Oct. 2025 -
But her fortunes change in an instant when billionaire Tobias Hawthorne dies and leaves Avery virtually his entire fortune.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
10 Oct. 2025
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However, compared to his older stepbrothers, his net worth falls a little bit short.—
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12 Oct. 2025
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Defeat away against Italy on Tuesday would confirm this to be another qualification campaign that falls short.—
Philip Buckingham,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Factory ships deplete fisheries in a matter of years and an inordinate amount of sea life also perishes in their nets.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Aug. 2025
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Defending World Cup champion Argentina, led by Inter Miami captain Lionel Messi, is looking like a serious contender again after easily finishing atop the standings in South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, which kicks off in June in the United States, Mexico and Canada.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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As described in a press statement, Angel Reese, making her runway model debut for VS kicks off her global partnership with the brand and sets the stage for much more to come.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Passes (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/passes%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Oct. 2025.
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