pass away

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"We look at all of the data we have in our telephones, CCTV, the audio. There's that wealth of documentary evidence. And of course, when you go back such a long time, witnesses pass away."

From BBC • May 26, 2026

When his children pass away, he continues, maybe they’ll be buried on the moon, or on Mars.

From Slate • May 8, 2026

James turned the ball over for the fourth time in the fourth quarter when Alperen Sengun tipped a bounce pass away from Kennard.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

However, I would prefer not to become a landlord, and I want to ensure that he can keep the property if I pass away.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 18, 2026

Four weeks were to pass away before her uncle and aunt’s arrival.

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen