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condolence

[kuhn-doh-luhns] / kənˈdoʊ ləns /


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It has been two years since Ysa’s death, and Ferrante continues to get condolence messages in response to her request.

From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026

Two separate mourning periods were announced and at one point there were competing condolence books.

From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026

A small but poignant item: the condolence card sent to Carrie by Samantha Jones, her estranged friend played by Kim Cattrall, who made a brief but impactful appearance in the reboot.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026

Despite posting statements and condolence messages in his name, they have yet to offer and new images or proof of life.

From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026

I’m glad of that, glad that Jim Daly’s letter of condolence is one to a wife, not a mother.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered condolences, condemning what he called "a shocking crime".

From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026

DeGeneres expressed her condolences to Wright’s loved ones “’cause we lost a good guy.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

Confirming on Friday that the footage would be removed in a statement, the company offered its condolences and apologised to the bereaved families and victims who have been hurt by this incident.

From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026

The Civil Guard confirmed the death, external of its officer José Manuel Chacón, 31, in a statement expressing its "deepest condolences" to his family, friends and colleagues.

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026

Kimberly shrugs, clearly embarrassed to accept my condolences.

From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon


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