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die off

[dahy-awf, -of] / ˈdaɪˌɔf, -ˌɒf /




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Researchers say this marks the first confirmed wildlife die off from the virus on the continent.

From Science Daily • Feb. 12, 2026

The rate at which trees die off in a forest can vary in response to different types of disturbances, or as forests grow thicker and there is greater competition for resources.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

"If we don't do any conservation and let nature take its course and let say the oak die off, you would lose the wider biodiversity around that," said Mr Masters from Kew Gardens.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

However, most of these new cells will die off unless the brain puts effort and focus into learning over a period of time.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2025

Perhaps the Capitol’s leaders thought that, without help, 13 would die off on its own.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins




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