dead man

Example Sentences

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Nick thought he was pinning the crime on a dead man, someone from his past.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

County Medical Examiner’s Office accused of stealing a gold crucifix from the neck of a dead man pleaded no contest to theft charges on Friday, prosecutors said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 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

That the state could not put a dead man on trial, so the real truth might never be revealed.

From Slate • Nov. 6, 2025

The dead man had worn his long brown hair loose, except for a single lock at the temple, matted with red ochre.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver