- plural of condolence.
condolences
Example Sentences
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Earlier, a spokesperson for Sunderland College said they were "deeply saddened" by the deaths of three of their students and offered condolences to their families and friends.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The book alleges: "Unlike my other callers, who were stunned, barely able to articulate their condolences and offers of help, he sounded giddily elated - like a lottery winner, I remember thinking at the time."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
City Councilmember John Lee; and Los Angeles Fire Capt. Rico Gross updated the community on the incident as well as expressed their condolences for the lives that were lost.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 16, 2026
NBC4 and Telemundo 52, another outlet using the helicopter, offered "heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives."
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
“He said to convey his condolences, and tell you he was sorry not to stay. Miss Herma is having a bad labor.”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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