peacefully

Example Sentences

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Abdullah passed away peacefully with South Africa and its people in his heart.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

Shalit’s family confirmed the longtime critic’s death Friday, telling NBC that he “passed away peacefully after 100 years of an amazing life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

She was suffering from an abdominal infection and "her condition continued to worsen", the Bureau of the Royal Household said in a statement, until she "passed away peacefully" on Thursday evening.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

I was also sent to Antrim and Ballymena this week to cover the protests there and it is important to say that they passed off peacefully.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Haye was sleeping peacefully, his eyelids fluttering, his chest rising and falling.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz