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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.
—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.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 1 July 2024
Rosa Cardini, a San Diego native, passed away in 2003 at 75.
—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.
—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 15 Jul. 2024.
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