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last breath

NOUN

dying moment

Synonyms

WEAK

death rattle death song death throes dying breath final twitch final words last gasp last hurrah last legs last words swan song

Example Sentences

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In his best-known poem, “Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night,” Dylan Thomas passionately urges his father to fight against death to the last breath.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

I’ve held someone in my arms as they take their last breath, and my very best friend in the world, we were two of her caregivers for the last three months of her life.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025

"He took my hand and said, as if it was his last breath: 'Your highness, I ask you just one thing: keep the country united,'" Juan Carlos recalls.

From Barron's • Nov. 5, 2025

There was certainly no faulting Newcastle's effort in this loss against Barcelona - right up until the last breath.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Just before he drew his last breath, he opened his eyes and looked at me.

From "Where the Red Fern Grows" by Wilson Rawls