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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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Bradnam said he had only recently been able to contact the probe due to health issues and a family bereavement.

From BBC Aug. 16, 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

Don’t expect your airline to offer a discounted bereavement fare.

From MarketWatch Jul. 9, 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

For any true stickler, you see, the sight of the plural word “Book’s” with an apostrophe in it will trigger a ghastly private emotional process similar to the stages of bereavement, though gready accelerated.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

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

"We've gone through a lot together: bereavements, happy times, sad times, we've always been there for each other. It's been lovely".

From BBC Oct. 7, 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

Has not this fond expectation inspired my labours, and cheered my toils, and endeared to me my life, in spite of its bereavements?

From The Lamplighter by Maria S. Cummins




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