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perished



ADJECTIVE
fallen
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Official records list disease as the cause of death for most of the boys who perished.

From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026

She tries to create the most outlandish tale possible for when relaying to guests one on one how her husband perished.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

As immortalised in the song, Pierson's ramshackle hideout hosted some wild parties, before it perished in flames in 2004.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

All three were airlifted to a hospital in Guadalajara but perished en route, Trevilla said.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Settlers who stuck to the Old World crops often perished.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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