passes away

Example Sentences

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"Jasper," a man with severe constipation who passes away in the sweltering waiting room, first appears in the season’s opening episode, and can later be glimpsed shedding layers of clothing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

And as filmmakers, we knew this was the big story from our world, but when someone passes away, you have to wait until the timing feels right.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

A right of occupancy would give you the right to live on the property for the duration of your lifetime; again, your husband would, assuming everyone agrees, inherit the property when your mother-in-law passes away.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 5, 2025

If a federal employee tragically passes away, we make sure their families are taken care of with life insurance coverage.

From Slate • Feb. 7, 2025

As soon as the fuzziness passes away he’ll remember.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes