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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

Then James threw a pass away that bounced off two Thunder defenders and Reaves, with the officials ruling it was still the Lakers’ possession.

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

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

From Slate May 8, 2026

Presidents typically raise as much money as possible in the year after leaving the White House because it becomes more challenging as time passes, they become less relevant and major donors pass away.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 16, 2026

But at length all was said, and they parted again for a while, until it was time for the Three Rings to pass away.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien




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