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dying

/ˈdaɪ.ɪŋ/ noun B1
  1. The process of approaching death; loss of life; death. (countable, uncountable)

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Am I dying, Bagheera?”
The Jungle Book, p. 27 · B2
Marilla felt an uncomfortable conviction that, if she denied the appeal of that look, it would haunt her to her dying day.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 58 · C1
“I don’t think there is much fear of your dying of grief as long as you can talk, Anne,” said Marilla unsympathetically.
Anne of Green Gables, p. 126 · C1
Jane says it was her first glimpse into high life and she’ll never forget it to her dying day.”
Anne of Green Gables, p. 255 · C1

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