dead man
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Inquiries to formally identify the dead man and establish how he died were continuing, the West Midlands force added.
From BBC ● Mar. 16, 2026
It’s bizarre that any living president, much less one who is still serving, would want his name on a memorial to a dead man, particularly one who is still revered by many Americans.
From Salon ● Jan. 1, 2026
An LA Fire Department spokeswoman said the department found a dead man, aged approximately 78 years old, and a dead woman who was about 68 years old.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 15, 2025
Even so, the race was close—Pusser beat a dead man by only a few hundred votes.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2025
Then again, it’s hard to think straight when talking to a dead man.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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