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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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As a result, Howard said he and Cerys were launching The Felix Foundation, which will aim to help families affected by miscarriage, premature birth, stillbirth, neonatal death or related bereavement.

From BBC Sep. 4, 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

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

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

It felt to her like a bereavement, that she could not vote.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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

If so, what joy could there remain on earth for them after their awful sufferings and bereavements?

From Maria Antoinette Makers of History by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott




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