die of
phrasal verb
died of; dying of; dies of
: to die because of (something)
My uncle died of cancer.
She died of old age.
They say that he died of a broken heart.
—sometimes used figuratively to say something causes a lot of discomfort, distress, etc.I almost died of embarrassment.
Would you like some water? You must be dying of thirst.
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In 2014, her best friend and backup singer Kisha Mitchell died of breast cancer while pregnant, which led to a low period for Mandisa.
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Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
One of his biggest regrets was being gone on tour so much when his sister was dying of cancer.
—Rachel Martin, NPR, 2 June 2024
In addition to a reduced risk of death from any cause, following the Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of dying of cancer or cardiovascular disease, said Dr. Samia Mora, a cardiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and the study’s senior author.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
The man died of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the medical examiner's office, which ruled the death as natural.
—CBS News, 31 May 2024
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Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024
One of his biggest regrets was being gone on tour so much when his sister was dying of cancer.
—Rachel Martin, NPR, 2 June 2024
In addition to a reduced risk of death from any cause, following the Mediterranean diet was associated with a lower risk of dying of cancer or cardiovascular disease, said Dr. Samia Mora, a cardiologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and the study’s senior author.
—Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2024
The man died of arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, according to the medical examiner's office, which ruled the death as natural.
—CBS News, 31 May 2024
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“Die of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/die%20of. Accessed 8 Jun. 2024.
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