as in to die
to stop living
my grandfather passed on at the age of 92
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Actors get a lot of a lot of praise and all that; shows’ success live or die with the crew.—
Proma Khosla,
IndieWire,
9 Feb. 2025 -
In 1895, a year after Catherine was born, Pauline died, sending the family into a tailspin.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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More light rain fell periodically through the Bay Area on Monday, continuing a pattern that began Friday and ended a nearly month-long stretch without precipitation.—
Rick Hurd,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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The project fell further behind, and soon the relationship between Pizzarotti and Fortis soured, too.—
Eric Lach,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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The show was executive produced by Lear (passed away in 2023 at the age of 101) and produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios, the series.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
The Hollywood Reporter,
5 Feb. 2025
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Hirsch, a Los Angeles businessman and avid motorcycle collector, passed away last year.—
David Knutson,
Twin Cities,
3 Feb. 2025
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His survival, contrasted with the heartbreaking loss of over forty relatives, including his parents and grandmother who perished in the Holocaust, has shaped my understanding of the fragility of freedom and the strength of the human spirit.—
Joanie Schirm,
Orlando Sentinel,
2 Feb. 2025
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Almost two years ago, the BBC greenlit a three-part drama about the Grenfell Tower fire, a national tragedy in which 72 people perished in a devastating blaze at a London housing block.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
29 Jan. 2025
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Some step out in statement coats like Cynthia Erivo (in Stella McCartney), Bowen Yang or Callum Turner (in Louis Vuitton).—
Chris Gardner,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Jan. 2025
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Earlier this week in New York City, Hadid stepped out in a ‘70s-style shearling number that put a modern twist on the classic Penny Lane coat.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
28 Jan. 2025
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Free admission for kids 5 and under. Learn about Black history through hands-on art experiences at Afro Legacy Fest or check out the museum’s newest exhibitions from internationally renowned artists.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2025
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Make sure to check out its calendar of events, which often includes karaoke — so have your song ready.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Pass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pass%20%28on%29. Accessed 13 Feb. 2025.
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