obituary

Example Sentences

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Her obituary describes her as the “high school queen” her junior year.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Most of my friends have never had to write an obituary, or file a life insurance claim, or deal with probate court.

From Salon • Mar. 24, 2026

And when the next bombshell research report drops, ask yourself: Do I own the companies in the obituary section or the companies writing the eulogy?

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

Doherty was a native of Queens, N.Y., majored in journalism at the University of Florida and joined the college’s libertarian group in 1987, according to Reason’s obituary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

Between the beats she had ample time to write her own obituary.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan