of/from natural causes

idiom

: because of old age or an illness
He died of/from natural causes.

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Madsen’s death appeared to be from natural causes, with no foul play suspected, per NBC4 Los Angeles citing a local sheriff's department. Jack Smart, People.com, 15 July 2025 Or to make sure the cheetah was farm-raised, and died of natural causes. Neal Rubin, Freep.com, 12 July 2025 The case is considered closed by the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department, with no foul play indicated, and is listed as a death from natural causes. Jonathan Lloyd, NBC news, 9 July 2025 The fire is thought to have originated from natural causes. Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for of/from natural causes

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“Of/from natural causes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/of%2Ffrom%20natural%20causes. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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