perished
Britishadjective
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They have survived when virtually every other contemporary financial claim has perished.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
I did not know then how many people had perished, but I knew countless families would be grieving that day.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
Saud survived until lunch but Babar perished 40 minutes before the interval - bowled by Tongue - gesticulating at the pitch.
From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2026
Before the service began, a worshiper read aloud the names of some 200 parishioners who perished.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
“Your parents,” Mr. Poe said, “have perished in a terrible fire.”
From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket
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