come to an untimely end

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Fig. to come to an early death. Poor Mr. Jones came to an untimely end in a car accident. Cancer caused Mrs. Smith to come to an untimely end.

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Even for those who have managed to avoid a personal encounter with a burst pipe, the likelihood is that they at least know someone who has experienced the unpleasantness associated with a loose washing machine hose or a water heater whose life has come to an untimely end. High-tech solutions can thwart plumbing leaks: advanced technology ... by Cramer, Marc / Units More results

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