deceased
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In 2025, a female humpback whale was observed off the southern Gold Coast with an escort whale after apparently giving birth to a deceased calf.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
They added that the defence had been instructed by the accused "at this first opportunity, to apologise to the family of the deceased for his actions".
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
"I would ask why you would do that to a child who is already deceased?" he added.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
"Four patients have been assessed. Three patients have been determined deceased on scene. One patient has been transported to a local hospital in unknown condition," a statement said.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
Thousands of them, each one representing a deceased veteran whose family is now due his pension.
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
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