bereaved
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The head of a major review of maternity services has reassured bereaved parents their voices will be heard as part of her work.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
In many cases, the bereaved don’t attend weddings or celebrations for up to a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
No one will give speeches at the ceremony, while bereaved family members will read out the names of all of those killed and a bell rung to mark major moments during the attack.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Witnesses at the inquiry included police staff and officers, mental healthcare practitioners, Calocane's former flatmates and family members, the bereaved families and the survivors of the attacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The first one is the bereaved, the mother; she carries a small black jar.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
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