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Examples of pass away in a Sentence
the old woman passed away quietly
Recent Examples on the Web
Billie Jean passed away last July, but Chesley was still eager to participate in the event.
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Sydney Page, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
If the fetus passes away before or at the 18-week ultrasound, it's known as a miscarriage.7
Signs of Normal 18-Week Ultrasound
An 18-week ultrasound usually yields normal results.
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Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Rosa Cardini, a San Diego native, passed away in 2003 at 75.
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Alexandra Mendoza, The Mercury News, 1 July 2024
According to the outlet, in March, two MJ estate executives, attorney John Branca, and A&R executive John McClain, claimed that the estate was on the verge of bankruptcy when Jackson passed away.
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 28 June 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
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The first known use of pass away was
in the 13th century
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.
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Nglish: Translation of pass away for Spanish Speakers
Britannica English: Translation of pass away for Arabic Speakers
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