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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Sooner or later, he believes "corals will die out without intervention".
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
"I think the authorities ought to come out to explain what it is so that the confusion among people will die out," he added.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 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
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
“You’re being smart. But I ain’t a weirdo. I’m helping you out, son. You’re gonna die out here. Hop in.”
From "The Honest Truth" by Dan Gemeinhart
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