as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
The 39th president of the United States, Carter, passed away on Sunday, leaving behind a legacy of public service and humanitarian efforts.
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
His wife, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away in November 2023 at 96 years old.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 29 Dec. 2024
Greg Gumbel, who passed away the other day, was one of the most gifted and versatile broadcasters in the history of sports television, able to move effortlessly from studio work to play-by-play.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Following a celebrated career, Caan passed away in July 2022 at the age of 82.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 30 Dec. 2024
His wife, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, passed away in November 2023 at 96 years old.
—Charlie Mason, TVLine, 29 Dec. 2024
Greg Gumbel, who passed away the other day, was one of the most gifted and versatile broadcasters in the history of sports television, able to move effortlessly from studio work to play-by-play.
—Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 28 Dec. 2024
Following a celebrated career, Caan passed away in July 2022 at the age of 82.
—Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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After a brief illness, Shyer died Friday at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, according to the Hollywood Reporter.Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Charles Dolan, a cable pioneer and patriarch of the Dolan family, which controls media companies, entertainment venues and sports teams, died Dec. 28 of natural causes, Newsday reported.Dade Hayes, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2024
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By Tuesday, an additional 1 to 3 inches of snow could fall across parts of the Upper Midwest and Northeast, with some higher elevations, including northern New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine, seeing up to 12 inches.Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Total passenger car sales in Thailand fell 23% through September compared to the same period last year.Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
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As an elder goose notes, Brightbill would likely have perished had he not been adopted by a creature with the dedication to raise him and the skills (extendable arms, logical deduction) to keep him alive.Elvia Wilk, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her husband, John Jacob Astor the IV perished aboard the ship.Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 17 Dec. 2024
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The Pro Pickleball Medal Tracker has now been updated with these results; check out this link online for a complete pro medal history for all tours and all pro events dating to the beginnings of all the major pro tours, plus pro events that predated 2020.Todd Boss, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For a dinner party, check out A Golden New Year's Eve at El Puro.McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 23 Dec. 2024
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The mother-daughter duo stepped out for the Golden Globes First-time Nominees Luncheon at Maybourne Beverly Hills on Tuesday, Dec. 17.Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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Celebrity babies, that is: Stars like Jennifer Lawrence, Megan Fox, and Hailey Bieber all stepped out as proud moms-to-be, totally redefining maternity style in the process.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 18 Dec. 2024
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