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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a dead person" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to someone who has passed away, often in discussions about death, funerals, or historical contexts.
Example: "The story revolves around a detective who is trying to solve the mystery of a dead person found in the abandoned house."
Alternatives: "a deceased individual" or "a lifeless body."
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And perhaps a dead person, too.
But a dead person cannot move.
"She looked like a dead person.
You can't sue a dead person".
Art said, "I never knew a dead person before".
After all, a dead person is no longer a threat.
"A dead person can't unwind a mistake," he said.
Playing a dead person was more difficult than I'd imagined.
Does a medium ever see a dead person?
"He felt like he was a dead person," Sharp said.
Anything with a dead person and a subtitle.
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