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the old woman passed away quietly
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As older cohorts of highly religious, older people have passed away, they have been replaced by new cohorts of young adults who are less religious than their parents and grandparents.
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Kile, a beloved pitcher for the Cardinals, tragically passed away in 2002 at the age of 33 as a result of early-onset heart disease.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Sadly, Glenn passed away last winter.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Although a new episode hasn’t aired since 1992, and its four stars have now all passed away, the show remains a vibrant part of American pop culture.
—Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Kile, a beloved pitcher for the Cardinals, tragically passed away in 2002 at the age of 33 as a result of early-onset heart disease.
—Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Sadly, Glenn passed away last winter.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Although a new episode hasn’t aired since 1992, and its four stars have now all passed away, the show remains a vibrant part of American pop culture.
—Time, 17 Sep. 2025
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“Pass away.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pass%20away. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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