bereavement

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He said he had heard experiences of bereavement, avoidable loss, harm and disability suffered by women, as well as the experiences of fathers and partners.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

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

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

On the pop station, it’s Pearl Jam’s hypnotic “Last Kiss,” so beautifully sad, it makes bereavement seem like an enviable condition.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich