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perished



ADJECTIVE
fallen
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"My father gave his life for the country and he should be remembered as a martyr," Dorjai said, adding that his teammates who perished deserve the same title.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The animals did not die immediately, but they perished within several days.

From Science Daily Aug. 5, 2026

The feat followed trial and error that initially saw him mollycoddle corals in stress-free environments, but those easily perished in the ocean once transplanted.

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

A dog aboard the vessel also perished in the incident.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 16, 2026

Namba had perished on the South Col, just twenty minutes from shelter, assigned to a summit party, and on May 16 he reached the top without supplemental oxygen.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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