dying words
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"My grandmother’s dying words were literally, ‘Marry Korean!'"
From Reuters ● Jun. 13, 2023
“Her mother’s dying words were, ‘You take care of your brother,’” Ms. Stroman said.
From New York Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
Some demonstrators wore face masks to guard against the virus — a practical health measure made poignant by the addition of Floyd’s dying words, “I can’t breathe,” written across the front.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 5, 2020
Lee always maintained his innocence in the case, even telling the BBC the day before he was executed: “My dying words will always be, as it has been: ‘I am an innocent man.’
From Washington Post ● Jan. 23, 2020
Locals claim to hear his dying words, “Akh, Tamar!” to this day.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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