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perishing

[per-i-shing] / ˈpɛr ɪ ʃɪŋ /












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The result is now plain to see: dozens of families destroyed, in the cruelest way, with loved ones perishing in flames.

From Washington Post

In fact, the odds of perishing while flying are just 1 in 4.7 million.

From Salon

Daniel Martinez, an institute co-director, said migrants “are perishing in some of the most treacherous and rugged terrain within southern Arizona.”

From Washington Times

Factors such as the economic and personal costs of small businesses perishing, especially restaurants.

From Los Angeles Times

From its meaningful ideas on the here and the hereafter, its lesson for Muzamil is that after perishing a rebirth may follow.

From Los Angeles Times