Sentence examples for practically died from inspiring English sources

In the 18th century smoking practically died in England when snuff became the rage.

Valenciennes was once important for its fine lace; the industry had practically died out, but was renovated to some extent.

Anon, Old Wykehamist Rugby Fives Rugby School "I came to play Rugby Fives back in the Sixties, by which time it had practically died out.

He was one of the most famous journalists in the city of Tampico, Tamaulipas, and founded a cultural magazine that practically died at the same time as him.

Fender included a lob bowler, Trevor Molony, in three games; lob bowling had practically died out from first-class cricket, and Molony was the last specialist underarm bowler selected in county cricket.

Long-time South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond, famous for conducting the longest solitary filibuster in Congressional history (over 24 hours!) in an effort to stop civil rights legislation in 1957, practically died in office in 2003, at the age of 100.

You practically die of suspense.

I am ready, waiting and practically dying to be pregnant.

I am very worried about these brothers I am helplessly watching, who are practically dying".

Lynn Seymour, who was a principal dancer with the Royal Ballet, commented that when she danced with Rudolph Nureyev in the film "I Am a Dancer," she was too cowardly to ever watch it: "whenever I see myself dancing I practically die".

I am very worried about these brothers I am helplessly watching, who are practically dying and who are sure to suffer irreparable damage even if they eventually decide to eat.