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Instead, interest accrues on the loan and is repaid when the home is sold, often when the homeowners pass away.

From MarketWatch Aug. 25, 2026

There was a moment last season when Roberto de Zerbi turned to his Tottenham players and asked: "Did we pass away?"

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

"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

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




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