the final stage of a person's life, when they are facing death due to old age or terminal disease.
the final stage of usefulness of a thing, when it can no longer be repaired or supported and must be discarded or recycled.
of, in, or relating to the final stage of a person's life, when they are facing death due to old age or terminal disease.
of, in, or relating to the final stage of usefulness of a thing, when it can no longer be repaired or supported and must be discarded or recycled.
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Moreover, results of this study may provide a viable end of life fate for plastic marine debris, leading to cleaner and healthier oceans.
From Science Daily • Jun. 28, 2026
But the European Union unlocked one potential cheat code by promising voluntary guidelines to manage video games' "end of life".
From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026
During the amendment phase of the debate, Tory MSP Brian Whittle highlighted the importance of using this bill to promote more discussion on understanding peoples' wishes at the end of life.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
What are some fair ways for a later-in-life marriage to disperse wealth or plan for end of life?
From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026
“To the end of life as we've known it,” Colin replied, and they clinked glasses.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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