decease

Example Sentences

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The Secret Service said in a statement that it’s looking into the deceased man’s background and motive.

From Los Angeles Times

The gift tax applies to the wealth transfer over your lifetime and is paid by the donor or estate; an estate tax is levied on the estate of the deceased.

From MarketWatch

One of the deceased was the spouse of someone on one of the search-and-rescue teams, making continued rescue efforts "challenging emotionally", according to Sheriff Wayne Woo, from neighbouring Placer County.

From BBC

Officials said one of the deceased was the spouse of someone on one of the search-and-rescue teams, making continued rescue efforts "challenging emotionally".

From BBC

The changes, championed by FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, are designed to crack down on wasteful spending and improper payments to deceased individuals and people without legal residency status.

From The Wall Street Journal