as in to die
to stop living
the old woman passed away quietly
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Recent Examples of pass away
This week, Today brought back the family of Erin Ludwig, who passed away from the disease, whom Kotb interviewed shortly after Ludwig’s death.
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Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This day of closure will serve as a mark of respect for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away recently.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The actor, writer and producer passed away on Dec. 19, in Eastland, Texas, according to an obituary published by Lancy Funeral Home.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
Amy Evans, a 62-year-old in Sacramento, told me that her father, who passed away in May at the age of 92, started behaving erratically online at the onset of Alzheimer’s.
—Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
This day of closure will serve as a mark of respect for Carter, the 39th President of the United States, who passed away recently.
—Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 9 Jan. 2025
The actor, writer and producer passed away on Dec. 19, in Eastland, Texas, according to an obituary published by Lancy Funeral Home.
—Gabriela Silva, TVLine, 7 Jan. 2025
Amy Evans, a 62-year-old in Sacramento, told me that her father, who passed away in May at the age of 92, started behaving erratically online at the onset of Alzheimer’s.
—Talia Barrington, The Atlantic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Fullerton police said the two people who died are believed to have been inside the plane at the time of the crash.Alex Stone, ABC News, 3 Jan. 2025
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After enduring a cruel 2013, the year in which Vittorio died in a plane crash shortly before Ottavio passed away, Rosita continued to lead her now sprawling family in great style.Luke Leitch, Vogue, 2 Jan. 2025
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Facing the stout Penn State defense that had largely kept the passing game in check all game, Leonard threw a perfect pass to a wide-open Jaden Greathouse, who made two defenders fall en route to the end zone for the game-tying score.Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
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Trees or limbs that fall onto a shoulder, sidewalk or public right-of-way should be reported by calling 311 or using the CLT+ mobile app.Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 10 Jan. 2025
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Decades later, in 2002, the truth was revealed at The Second World Space Congress—that is, Laika perished within hours of launching.Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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More than 100,000 Dutch Jews perished—roughly 75 percent of the country’s Jewish population.Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 9 Jan. 2025
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Gersten checked out the old-fashioned spectacular with a cast of 85 women and a crew of 45 people and was shocked to find only 15 people in the audience.Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 10 Jan. 2025
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For more of the best from Las Vegas, check out all the official winners of the Best of CES Awards, selected by PCMag and our sister sites, CNET, Lifehacker, Mashable, and ZDNet, in partnership with the CTA.Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 10 Jan. 2025
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The star first stepped out sans glam during Paris Fashion Week in September 2023 and had since made numerous fresh-faced appearances.Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Photo : Photography by Derek & Vee The primary bedroom steps out to a covered terrace.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20away. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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