die out
Britishverb
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(of a family, race, etc) to die one after another until few or none are left
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to become extinct, esp after a period of gradual decline
Example Sentences
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"If you respect your guests, nothing will die out."
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
“Better to let the rebellion die out on its own,” Mr. Kelly writes of their attitude.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 29, 2026
The low pressure will move away to Scandinavia on Wednesday night, and Thursday should be dry after morning blustery showers in Scotland die out.
From BBC ● Jun. 28, 2026
He was starting to worry that he would actually die out there, waiting on the side of the road, in the freezing cold.
From Slate ● May 13, 2026
Either I am to live in this world on my terms or I will die out of it.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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