coffin

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The belief became known locally as the "coffin phenomenon" - the idea that anyone who touched the coffin of a deceased person would also die.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The data is “the nail in the coffin for a May hike,” said David Bassanese, chief economist at Betashares.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Moments after the 12:53 train service to Saltburn trundles by beyond the fence, a new coffin is added to the sad collection.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

BAYSARIYEH, Lebanon — The coffin of Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil floated above the crowd, draped in the red, white and green of the Lebanese flag, with Khalil’s press vest and helmet balanced on top.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

Then they started calling the Central Valley the Pacific Dust Bowl, and that put the last nail in the region’s coffin.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman