deceased
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Officials have said that one of the deceased had the virus, while the other two deaths are under investigation.
From BBC • May 6, 2026
Animal control collected the deceased animal and also took custody of another dog found wandering in the street, according to authorities.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
The wife of the deceased man, also Dutch, accompanied the "repatriation" of the body, said Oceanwide Expeditions, the ship's operator.
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
When the recently deceased mayor—the one whose funeral was mentioned several times during the trial—came up in discussion, he was described as beloved for his work on the city’s flowers.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
"We would also have a watcher stand with the body, so the deceased would not have to be alone. We can't be there for the burial, of course," Mrs. Cohen says.
From "Girl in the Blue Coat" by Monica Hesse
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