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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

It also highlights the possible benefits of online access for “young people coping with serious illness, bereavement, and mental health problems” as well as opportunities for learning and developing interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

NS&I has apologised to anyone suffering a bereavement who had not received the customer service they should expect.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Harry kept smiling and waving, even though it was like a little bereavement, watching his son glide away from him....

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling




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