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loss of life

NOUN

death

Synonyms

STRONGEST

decease demise dying expiration passing

STRONG

cessation curtains end euthanasia extermination extinction finis finish necrosis oblivion quietus release repose termination

WEAK

afterlife dissolution eternal rest eternal sleep final rest final sleep grave grim reaper heaven mort mortality paradise passing over silence tomb

Antonyms

STRONGEST

beginning birth nativity

STRONG

creation existence genesis life origination start

WEAK

being

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Many expressed gratitude for Amin Abdullah, the centre's security guard who has been hailed as a hero for confronting the gunmen and initiating lockdown protocols believed to have prevented a greater loss of life.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

The dominant fact of that terrible evening was that the Secret Service did its job—protecting the president—with no loss of life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

Kaufman stressed: "The defence does not disrespect the soul of any deceased person, nor does it make light of the loss of life."

From Barron's • Feb. 26, 2026

“The loss of life and the serious injuries suffered by these young athletes and those traveling with them is devastating,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

Along with the unparalleled loss of life, that is what vanished when smallpox came ashore.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann

loss of life

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