dead man
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Cole simply poses as the dead man, climbs aboard the ship and . . . welcome to “Die Hard” at sea.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
The court heard the pair had known each other for about 20 years and that the dead man had been paying Field "a significant amount of money", including £200 in cash during weekly visits.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
Neither the identity of the dead man nor the ICE officer has been released and no arrests were reported.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 1, 2026
It’s bizarre that any living president, much less one who is still serving, would want his name on a memorial to a dead man, particularly one who is still revered by many Americans.
From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2026
“The request of Mrs. Ferris for the ashes was refused,” the undertaker said, “because the dead man left closer relatives.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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