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demise

[dih-mahyz] / dɪˈmaɪz /


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With the demise of the Baselworld salon following the Covid-19 pandemic, Watches and Wonders in Geneva has established itself as the pinnacle showcase for watchmaking in Switzerland.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

A few years ago, some were predicting the demise of Spanish-language television.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

Upon the famed painter’s demise, the siblings imagine, the paintings will be “discovered.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

It may be that one of NCP's biggest strengths - the hundreds of car parks it runs across the UK - actually ended up speeding up its demise.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Amidst the recriminations and finger-pointing from the doctors, scientists, and prison officials, one might have expected the demise of electrocution technology.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover




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