last rites
Example Sentences
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On the journey home from the first World Cup, Eisenbeisser contracted pneumonia and a priest was called to administer the last rites.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
They are also trying to build consensus around subjects such as the last rites of repatriated remains.
From BBC • Nov. 18, 2024
On the morning of Sept. 11, while administering last rites to a firefighter, Judge, 68, was struck by falling debris and died.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 11, 2023
But when Ruth Wolff, the Institute’s head doctor, refuses to let a priest perform last rites because it would cause “an unpeaceful death,” ignorance amplified by social media turns a medical decision into a maelstrom.
From New York Times • Jun. 15, 2023
“We’re going to miss you, Mr. Pignati,” Lorraine said, as though she was giving last rites.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
