passed away
Example Sentences
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"Kazuki Takahashi, the creator of Yu-Gi-Oh!, passed away after attempting to rescue someone in the ocean," Suzuki said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
When mom passed away, I inherited a little money for the first time — and I used some of it to finally travel to Italy on my own.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026
Depending on when he passed away, you may have had money left on the table that you missed out on claiming.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
"We regret to confirm that he has sadly passed away," the health ministry said in a statement on state-run media outlets.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
And then a spasm constricted her mouth for an instant: as it passed away she turned and left the room, and so did I. Neither of us had dropt a tear.
From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë
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