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

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

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

Many traditional crafts died out when industrial production became widespread.

Several senators died in office during the tumultuous decade.

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

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

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

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

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