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die off

[dahy-awf, -of] / ˈdaɪˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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The condition develops when specialized brain cells that produce dopamine gradually die off.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

If family farms die off and get “gobbled up” by giant corporations, consumer choices are reduced, Ross said.

From Salon Apr. 24, 2026

"Road salt is a major environmental problem," she told AFP, adding that "trees die off after prolonged exposure".

From Barron's Feb. 5, 2026

"If we don't do any conservation and let nature take its course and let say the oak die off, you would lose the wider biodiversity around that," said Mr Masters from Kew Gardens.

From BBC Oct. 19, 2025

So the centers were shut down and the birds were abandoned to die off in the wild.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins




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