bereavement
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But introducing formal pet bereavement policies has its challenges, Stott tells the BBC.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Later events in our lives, like entering a new relationship, experiencing a breakup or dealing with bereavement, can also be influential.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
Hospices almost always have social workers or bereavement coordinators who can explain what happens after death, and point you to the right agencies.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
For many years, if you needed to take a flight due to a family member’s death or impending death, airlines would offer a discounted bereavement, or compassionate, ticket.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 9, 2026
Katherine allowed herself and her girls until the end of the year to give themselves over completely to bereavement.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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Their models projected that, even if all of the conflict-related deaths ceased after 2023, past bereavements would continue to impact communities and individuals until at least 2070.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024
The courage of Josua Tuisova and Sam Matavesi, who have played on at this World Cup while stricken by grief after family bereavements.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2023
And while the coupling between the “Groundhog Day” star and Kelis might seem unlikely, both share recent personal losses — bereavements that the Sun claims they bonded over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
"Some families have lost jobs, there's been bereavements, the list could go on and on and it's just about the school providing the right support for each individual," she added.
From BBC ● May 15, 2022
But is not this practically the language of the believer who sinks into a state of despondency under providential bereavements?
From Old Wine and New Occasional Discourses by Joseph Cross
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