By the time we reached the shore, the thunder had died away, leaving only distant rumbles.

After the pond was polluted, many of the native fish died off within a few months.

After the storm passed, the howling wind died down, leaving branches scattered across the yard.

After the doctor's appointment, she called her sister and said the rabbit died, and they cried with joy.

Many promising initiatives died on the vine after the grant was canceled.

They rode or died for one another when danger threatened the village.

The old species died hard, resisting extinction despite centuries of human pressure.

The veteran professor died in harness after publishing his final paper.

Many traditional crafts died out when industrial production became widespread.

He died laughing after hearing the comedian's unexpected punchline.