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the old woman passed away quietly
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Voters will also choose who will take the 18th Congressional District seat previously held by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, a Democrat, who passed away in July.
—Abc News, ABC News, 4 Nov. 2024
Jones passed away at home in Bel Air, California, his publicist told Variety and other outlets on Sunday, November 3.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
Rainey, who passed away in 2023, spent decades opposing Napolitano’s story and calling her a liar.
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The sweater belonged to her husband Albert, a lifelong fan who passed away in March.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 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 25 Nov. 2024.
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