perished
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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The feat followed trial and error that initially saw him mollycoddle corals in stress-free environments, but those easily perished in the ocean once transplanted.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
He also stood at the "Door of Europe" memorial for those who had perished attempting the crossing and spoke to a migrant family.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2026
The backstory of the works by the composers who perished is obviously compelling, but the lightning bolt that struck Conlon first was the music.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2026
His letters testify to the biological and economic upheaval sweeping across the Mediterranean; Zucchello himself perished in the disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
The balance of the evidence strongly suggested that Mallory and Irvine did not reach the top before they perished.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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