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

It moved markets because the people trading those stocks recognized their job descriptions in the obituary section.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 19, 2026

“Libertarians talk a lot about freedom and responsibility. Brian embodied both,” Reason Editor in Chief Katherine Mangu-Ward said in his obituary.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

“True,” Oliver admitted, looking back down at the obituary.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser