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to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of passing away
Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
As well as the uncertainty of being in the final year of his contract, the France international also had to deal with the personal anguish of his father Hamady passing away in January.
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James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
After passing away last Thursday at a local Charlotte hospital, news of the untimely death of Kyle Busch sent shockwaves through the sports community.
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Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
The method follows the Swedish cultural tradition of decluttering and organizing one's life before passing away.
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Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
22 May 2026
My mom ended up getting cancer and passing away, and then the case just kind of went to the wayside.
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Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
An old order is passing away and a new one is beginning.
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Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Steve only got to visit Wanda in Broad Cove a couple of times before becoming too ill with AIDS to make the trip and eventually passing away from the disease.
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Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
Adichie has experienced significant loss over the last few years, with both of her parents passing away a year apart.
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Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
Her sister had been through cervical cancer and two bouts of breast cancer before passing away from the disease.
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Ayren Jackson-Cannady,
SELF,
29 May 2026
As well as the uncertainty of being in the final year of his contract, the France international also had to deal with the personal anguish of his father Hamady passing away in January.
—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
After passing away last Thursday at a local Charlotte hospital, news of the untimely death of Kyle Busch sent shockwaves through the sports community.
—
Trey Wallace,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
The method follows the Swedish cultural tradition of decluttering and organizing one's life before passing away.
—
Emily Benda Gaylord,
The Spruce,
22 May 2026
My mom ended up getting cancer and passing away, and then the case just kind of went to the wayside.
—
Staff Author,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
An old order is passing away and a new one is beginning.
—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
Steve only got to visit Wanda in Broad Cove a couple of times before becoming too ill with AIDS to make the trip and eventually passing away from the disease.
—
Hazlitt,
4 Feb. 2026
Adichie has experienced significant loss over the last few years, with both of her parents passing away a year apart.
—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for passing away
Adjective
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The classic budget-friendly design features a high-rise waistband that stays put, stretchy fabric that’s moisture-wicking and non-fading, and versatile colors like classic black and army green.
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In Aniara, the entire natural world is simply absent, a fading, unsustainable memory of something once alive.
Verb
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As long as the idea remains that property gets its purpose from those tending it, working it, nourishing it and dying on it, the film will never become a relic.
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Late in Denis’ second Norris Trophy (Best Defenseman) season, the Isles included Jean in a trade with the dying Cleveland Barons.
Adjective
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There’s another non-expiring contract — but maybe less realistic given what that contract looks like.
Verb
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Woodside Energy Group — Shares of the Australian oil and gas company jumped more than 7% after Bloomberg News reported , citing people familiar, that Exxon Mobil is checking out possible acquisition targets including Woodside.
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However, the main activity was not checking out or returning books.
Verb
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The report will also provide insight into whether American workers’ paychecks are falling further behind inflation.
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But Musk fell short of the yearly 5% minimum the IRS legally requires his foundation to give away, after falling roughly $423 million short in 2023.
Verb
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Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba, and more stars are stepping out in breezy sandals that maximize airflow without sacrificing style.
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Madonna, 67, freed the nipple and narrowly avoided a wardrobe malfunction while stepping out in a blue minidress with an extra-short hemline.
Verb
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Authorities have publicly identified four people who lost their lives over the last week in San Diego County traffic crashes, with three of the victims perishing in head-on collisions in the eastern reaches of the region.
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Singh raised his second straight half-century off just 23 balls with eight fours and a six while Iyer brought up his fifty of 31 balls and smacked Thakur four two consecutive sixes before perishing when Dhir took a stunning catch at deep mid-wicket.
Verb
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Saks Global officially filed for bankruptcy in January, kicking off a saga of restructuring under van Raemdonck, who was appointed to the CEO role when Saks filed.
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Stop taking it, and the mimicry stops too, kicking off a fairly predictable chain of changes over the days and weeks that follow.
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