deceased

Example Sentences

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Humberside Police removed 35 bodies and the ashes of 167 people from Legacy's parlour in Hessle Road following a "concern for care of the deceased" in March 2024.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The filings in Los Angeles County Superior Court show Cal/OSHA began its investigation into the working conditions and training provided to the deceased detectives three days after the explosion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

More challenging was the emotional toll of removing the deceased previous owner’s things.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

"Their bravery, their sacrifice and their names will not be forgotten," Springsteen said about the two deceased Americans.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

The deceased was the tragic hero, the survivors the innocent victims; there was the omnipresence of the deity, strophe and antistrophe of the chorus of mourners led by the preacher.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison