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deceased

[dih-seest] / dɪˈsist /


NOUN
dead person(s)
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"Although these historical practices ended 35 years ago, the deep impact this has had on the families and loved ones of the deceased continues to this day," Bridget Archer told parliament.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In the footage broadcast by state media, women wept over the graves; some carried photos of the deceased.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"We believe that the identification at the scene, the clothing that the deceased is wearing, would lead us to believe that it is him," Holland said, ABC reported.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

"The pedestrian is deceased, and is not believed to be an employee of the airport nor have they been identified," it said.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Laila took her spot beside Mammy, next to the living-room entrance where it was customary for the family of the deceased to sit.

From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini




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