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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

"We also acknowledge the bereavement that Igor has recently suffered and send our support to him and his family at this difficult time."

From BBC • Mar. 29, 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

“It’s better so. Let him be unaware of bereavement until he has to.”

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner




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