Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with demise in American Collocation
sudden or unexpected
One of the surprising features of early eighteenth century politics is the sudden demise of the Tory ministry.
happening soon or too soon
Predictions of the imminent demise of the party have proven somewhat premature.
sad
I bought this car last year following the unfortunate demise of my previous Mini.
final
The oil crisis of the 1970s led to the system’s final demise.
unavoidable
Rachel’s artwork captures the building’s struggle to survive, and its inevitable demise.
cause something’s demise
The minister’s political demise was caused by a letter leaked to the press.
bring forward something’s demise
Ironically, the talks may have hastened the demise of the nationalist party.
predict something’s demise
I’ve been predicting the imminent demise of the company for nearly a decade.
be sad about something’s demise
I grew up with Thames Television and mourned their demise.
mark something’s demise
The arrival of the railways in the 1830’s heralded the demise of the stagecoach.