a period in which a significant proportion of a population dies naturally, usually within a short time
(of a metal object) formed by pouring molten metal into a reusable mould
(with reference to business or proceedings that have been adjourned) with no appointed date for resumption
a person who engraves dies used to stamp designs on coins or medals
showing or requiring a determination not to compromise or be deterred
come to an end; cease or fail to be popular or successful
pertaining to, expressing, or advocating the right to refuse extraordinary measures intended to prolong someone’s life when they are terminally ill or comatose
used to encourage someone not to give up hope in a difficult situation
an event has happened or a decision has been taken that cannot be changed
(of a bill) fail to be voted on before the end of a legislative session
a condition in which a tree or shrub begins to die from the tip of its leaves or roots backwards, owing to disease or an unfavourable environment
a person who strongly opposes change or who continues to support something in spite of opposition
used to emphasize the truthfulness and sincerity of what one is saying
a serious fungal disease of the European ash, characterized by the progressive death of the tree’s branches