Most characteristic words for dying in 2015 obituaries, by state
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“Passed away” was used in 32.5 percent of all obituaries and topped the national list. In every single state, it was either “passed away” or “died” (20.6 percent nationwide at №2) that was used most often. The relative prevalence of each of these terms paints a much more diverse picture.
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