deceased
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"I extend my condolences to the families of the deceased and pray for the swift recovery of the injured," he said, adding that immediate medical support was being provided to the injured.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
The letter 'D', which stands for "deceased," is one of the UN-approved symbols being used by search-and-rescue missions in Venezuela, one week after deadly twin tremors struck the country.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
The research team analyzed brain tissue from 28 deceased MS patients who had donated their brains to the Netherlands Brain Bank.
From Science Daily • Jun. 29, 2026
When my clients were displaced, they had treasured photos of deceased loved ones destroyed, lifesaving medication thrown away, and bikes and uniforms needed for work tossed into trash trucks.
From Slate • Jun. 27, 2026
Lithuanian tradition called for an empty place to be left at the table for family members who were gone or deceased.
From "Between Shades of Gray" by Ruta Sepetys
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