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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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Because the couple are self-employed owners of a small hospitality business, they have needed to cancel guests reservations as they recover, and they do not have paid sick days or bereavement, according to the fundraiser.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026

There have been a smattering of cases that hint at possible outcomes, like the 2024 case involving an Air Canada chatbot that hallucinated that a discount was available for bereavement tickets.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026

Previously only parents who have lost a child aged under 18 or stillborn from 24 weeks had a legal right to bereavement leave.

From BBC ● Sep. 22, 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

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

From "The Sound and the Fury" by William Faulkner

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

Total Film's Tom Dawson wrote: "Giedroyc doesn't ignore life's inevitable sadnesses - along the way there are unexpected bereavements, family rifts, unfulfilled youthful dreams… It's the uplift that sticks, though."

From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2023

The people felt sorry for his bereavements; and they all liked Mr. Nicholls.

From A Month in Yorkshire by Walter White




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