fatally
Americanadverb
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in a manner leading to death or disaster.
He was injured fatally in the accident.
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by a decree of fate or destiny; by inevitable predetermination.
adverb
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resulting in death or disaster
fatally wounded in battle
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as decreed by fate; inevitably
Etymology
Origin of fatally
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; fatal, -ly
Example Sentences
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The 68-year-old was fatally injured just two days after the dogs were banned in England and Wales.
From BBC
Describing the moment she saw her fatally injured mother at the hospital, she said: "She was black, her eyes were black. She was burned and blistered. I couldn't love her or hug her."
From BBC
While the Epstein files took centre stage during the hearing, Bondi was also pressed by lawmakers on federal immigration agents fatally shooting two people in Minneapolis which sparked nationwide demonstrations.
From BBC
Yet, though Travis is a fatally flawed messenger, his analysis of the state of urban America has a disturbing ring of truth.
"He's like a wounded wildebeest: fatally wounded but determined to show how strong he is knowing full well the end is nigh," said a third.
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