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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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Operators say many visitors are seeking an emotional release during some of the most difficult periods of their lives, including bereavement, trauma, relationship breakdowns and stress.

From BBC ● Nov. 9, 2026

"In terms of curriculum, the Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment has provided a range of resources which address grief, loss, and bereavement both at primary and post-primary level," they said.

From BBC ● Nov. 7, 2026

And Ella, supported by a bereavement charity on the Isle of Man, after her brother died.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Ricardo, who is the friend of a family that suffered a bereavement, said the victim's parents had endured three days without knowing what had become of their child.

From Barron's ● Oct. 30, 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

Mr Crook, whose family suffered two bereavements in a matter of months, is one of a number of people calling for a review of the system in England and Wales.

From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2025

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

The last of that succession of bereavements which Mary was so early called to meet, and by which she was left as alone in the world, was now at hand.

From Memoir of Mary L. Ware, Wife of Henry Ware, Jr. by Edward B. Hall


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