presumed dead
idiom
: believed to be dead
After the earthquake several people were missing and presumed dead.
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The deceased included two Mexican nationals, whose details have not been released, and a 14-year-old Indian national, whose 10-year-old sister is missing and presumed dead, according to the warrant.
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Luke Harold, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Editors’ Picks Israeli officials had said the blockade was an attempt to force Hamas to surrender and release the remaining hostages held in Gaza, dozens of whom are presumed dead.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The move comes a week after three people died when a panga with 18 people aboard capsized off the coast of Del Mar. A 10-year-old girl also went missing and is presumed dead.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
At the time of his arrest, Suzanne was presumed dead and Barry denied the allegations.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025
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Luke Harold, Mercury News, 23 May 2025
Editors’ Picks Israeli officials had said the blockade was an attempt to force Hamas to surrender and release the remaining hostages held in Gaza, dozens of whom are presumed dead.
—Samuel Granados, New York Times, 19 May 2025
The move comes a week after three people died when a panga with 18 people aboard capsized off the coast of Del Mar. A 10-year-old girl also went missing and is presumed dead.
—Alexandra Mendoza, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 May 2025
At the time of his arrest, Suzanne was presumed dead and Barry denied the allegations.
—Emily Krauser, People.com, 10 May 2025
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“Presumed dead.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/presumed%20dead. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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