dead man

Example Sentences

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Inquiries to formally identify the dead man and establish how he died were continuing, the West Midlands force added.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

It’s bizarre that any living president, much less one who is still serving, would want his name on a memorial to a dead man, particularly one who is still revered by many Americans.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

Fire Department spokeswoman said the department found a dead man, approximately 78 years old, and a dead woman who was about 68.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 15, 2025

Even so, the race was close—Pusser beat a dead man by only a few hundred votes.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

I don’t know what good it is to say I told you so to a dead man, but it makes me feel a little bit better, especially after being humiliated for speaking out.

From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland