near-death experience
noun
: an occurrence in which a person comes very close to dying and has memories of a spiritual experience (such as meeting dead friends and family members or seeing a white light) during the time when death was near
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Janine also faced a near-death experience earlier in Season 5 when Esther poisoned herself and Janine.
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Finn and Lapine reunited in 1998 to develop the musical that would be called A New Brain, based on Finn’s near-death experience following brain surgery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
After what appeared to be a near-death experience, though, Lochlan — who was found by Timothy — opened his eyes and started breathing again.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The actor struggled for most of his adult life with substance abuse — and had a near-death experience in 2018 at the age of 49 as a result of his opioid use.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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Abigail Lee, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
Finn and Lapine reunited in 1998 to develop the musical that would be called A New Brain, based on Finn’s near-death experience following brain surgery.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Apr. 2025
After what appeared to be a near-death experience, though, Lochlan — who was found by Timothy — opened his eyes and started breathing again.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
The actor struggled for most of his adult life with substance abuse — and had a near-death experience in 2018 at the age of 49 as a result of his opioid use.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Near-death experience.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/near-death%20experience. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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