pass away

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

From Slate • May 8, 2026

Cameroon's Marc-Vivien Foe, Ivorian Cheick Tiote and Ghana's Raphael Dwamena are among the most high-profile names to pass away in similar circumstances.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 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

“If I were to pass away tomorrow, it would be premature,” he said at the time, “but it wouldn’t be unheard of. And so, no, I don’t fear that.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Millions of worlds are born, evolve, and pass away into nebulous, unmeasured skies; and there is still eternity.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya