dead-on

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The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s Office said Celeste was declared dead on Sept. 8, one day after her 15th birthday.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

Cynthia Renee Gonzalez was pronounced dead on Sept. 22, 1991.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

The North Carolina native was pronounced dead on the scene and no apparent motive has been shared by investigators.

From Salon • Feb. 23, 2026

Quentin Griffiths has been named by Thai police as the man found dead on the ground in the eastern seaside city of Pattaya on 9 February.

From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026

“I made a promise to Eleanor Roosevelt to see them to their graves, and I can’t drop dead on the job—so let’s get going.”

From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos