perished
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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A pocket watch received by the Carpathia's Captain Arthur Rostron, from the wealthy widow of one of those aboard who perished, sold at auction in 2024 for a record-breaking £1.56m.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
Official records list disease as the cause of death for most of the boys who perished.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
She tries to create the most outlandish tale possible for when relaying to guests one on one how her husband perished.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026
All three were airlifted to a hospital in Guadalajara but perished en route, Trevilla said.
From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026
The baby had perished with her, and afterward some of the life had gone out of Father.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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