perished
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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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