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as in releases
a freeing from an obligation or responsibility
was granted a quietus on the remainder of the debt in the old man's will
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as in deaths
the permanent stopping of all the vital bodily activities
her unshakable belief in a blissful afterlife allowed her to meet her quietus without the slightest tinge of fear or regret
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Noun
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Particularly in the busy summer season where high-profile releases hit theaters each week.
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Both studios have handled major releases and awards contenders including The Substance (Mubi) and Best Picture winners in Parasite and Anora (Neon).
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There are kills aplenty and deaths of profound significance.
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The recent deaths of three hikers in Grand Canyon National Park has prompted the National Park Service to remind park-goers of safety precautions.
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With the news that Assad had fled the country came the hope of finding out their fates.
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And yet the federalist structure of our government — largely giving states the power to determine their own fates — complicates that idea.
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SpaceX, the commercial spaceflight company Musk founded in 2002, has endured a few more fiery demises of the mammoth Starship rocket since that explosive debut.
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No reason was provided for the shops’ demises.
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What stood out most, however, was just how emotional the event was, particularly considering the many recent passings of some of our most beloved film and TV luminaries.
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When annual results are compiled each January, winners tend to be amateur grim reapers who predicted a mix of shocking young deaths and the passings of anyone over 90.
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Sam Altman and Elon Musk have dooms above 10 and into the 20s.
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“Quietuses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quietuses. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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