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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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The Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas won’t take bereavement leave or travel back to his native Venezuela following the sudden death of his father, Miguel Rojas Sr., manager Dave Roberts said before the game.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

"At Autism BrainNet, our goals are to facilitate the highest quality autism research, provide accurate information about brain donation to individuals and families, and increase comfort with planning for donation before a time of bereavement."

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

She will also pray for people dealing with personal struggles and their "own version of the dark", such as illness or bereavement.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

His successor Chris Large exited as leader of the Reform group on the council, citing a bereavement.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

After Uncle Al recovers from his violent but short-lived bereavement, he organizes a farewell befitting “our beloved Lucinda.”

From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen




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