dead

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On Wednesday, a volunteer firefighter was found dead from suspected exhaustion linked to heat and underlying health conditions, officials told AFP.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The BBC has discovered Bush also kept more than 1,000 items, including love letters, baby clothes and treasured possessions belonging to the dead and their families.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

As Linda Loman, Deborah Strang, normally so reliable, tries to follow the lead of husband Willy, but that turns out to be a dead end.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Eating properly cooked fish poses little risk because the worms are already dead.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

I crawled back along the ledge, trying not to look at the poor dead bird, its feathers blowing in the wind.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff