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Common collocations with demise in American Collocation

demise noun singular

US /dɪˈmaɪz/

sudden or unexpected

rapid
speedy
sudden
swift

One of the surprising features of early eighteenth century politics is the sudden demise of the Tory ministry.

happening soon or too soon

early
imminent
impending
premature
untimely

Predictions of the imminent demise of the party have proven somewhat premature.

sad

sad
tragic
unfortunate

I bought this car last year following the unfortunate demise of my previous Mini.

final

eventual
final
ultimate

The oil crisis of the 1970s led to the system’s final demise.

unavoidable

inevitable

Rachel’s artwork captures the building’s struggle to survive, and its inevitable demise.

cause something’s demise

bring about
cause
lead to

The minister’s political demise was caused by a letter leaked to the press.

bring forward something’s demise

accelerate
hasten

Ironically, the talks may have hastened the demise of the nationalist party.

predict something’s demise

predict

I’ve been predicting the imminent demise of the company for nearly a decade.

be sad about something’s demise

lament
mourn
regret

I grew up with Thames Television and mourned their demise.

mark something’s demise

herald
mark
signal

The arrival of the railways in the 1830’s heralded the demise of the stagecoach.