die slowly

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to stop living or functioning over a prolonged period

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Examples (10)

  • The old man seemed to die slowly in his sleep.
  • Without proper care, the exotic plant began to die slowly.
  • The empire started to die slowly from internal corruption.
  • The patient's condition continued to die slowly, despite the best medical efforts.
  • The old engine began to die slowly, sputtering and losing power.
  • The last embers of the fire die slowly as the night grows colder.
  • Hope for a quick resolution started to die slowly.
  • The once-vibrant coral reef is now dying slowly due to pollution.
  • Many species of frogs are dying slowly due to habitat loss.
  • The morale of the team began to die slowly after a series of losses.