bereavement
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Because the couple are self-employed owners of a small hospitality business, they have needed to cancel guests reservations as they recover, and they do not have paid sick days or bereavement, according to the fundraiser.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
There have been a smattering of cases that hint at possible outcomes, like the 2024 case involving an Air Canada chatbot that hallucinated that a discount was available for bereavement tickets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
Miscarriage UK described the announcement as "an important step in recognising pregnancy loss as a bereavement".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Archie Foundation, which provides support to babies, children and families during a hospital stay or after a bereavement, has now stepped in to cover the £600 cost.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
Yossarian was unmoved by the fustian charade of the burial ceremony, and by Milo’s crushing bereavement.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
The court heard Mrs McDonagh may have been "trying to make herself feel better" following family bereavements.
From BBC ● May 14, 2025
But only two blocks of coaching sessions were delivered, with subsequent sessions cancelled or postponed after Ms Allen-Wyatt told Mr Hughes that she had suffered two family bereavements.
From BBC ● Nov. 22, 2024
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
Some parents purposely give an unpleasant name to a child, that may be born after repeated bereavements, believing thereby the curses of the wicked shall fall innocuous on its head.
From The Hindoos as they Are A Description of the Manners, Customs and the Inner Life of Hindoo Society in Bengal by Shib Chunder Bose
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