Example Sentences

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The first occurred on July 4, 1826, when the last members of a generation of fiery patriots lay on their deathbeds.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As a pastor, I have been by the side of people on their deathbeds.

From Salon • Apr. 28, 2024

At the time, social contact was limited to a bare minimum and many people were furious that they had been unable to visit loved ones on their deathbeds or attend funerals.

From Reuters • Jan. 13, 2022

Like another site, sorryantivaxxer.com, the subreddit hosts snippets and photographs of anti-vaccine advocates, often taken at their deathbeds.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2022

No curses on their deathbeds will they be heard to utter.

From Recreations of Christopher North, Volume 2 by Wilson, John