perished
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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"The names of the victims who perished in the accident will be released in due course," a police statement said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026
The animals did not die immediately, but they perished within several days.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 5, 2026
While local officials say they cannot verify her death, Eggington said by claiming she "perished", the writer is not accepting responsibility, while using the distinctive phrase "buried in nature".
From BBC ● Aug. 2, 2026
But the hard truths of human nature bring us closer to the people who perished in Pompeii.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 21, 2026
“If all else perished, and he remained, I should still continue to be; and if all else remained, and he were annihilated, the universe would turn to a mighty stranger.”
From "All The Bright Places" by Jennifer Niven
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