- plural of condolence.
condolences
Example Sentences
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“Our deepest condolences go out to the student’s family and friends during this difficult time. We are providing support resources to those affected by this tragedy.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
The country's Prime Minister Péter Magyar offered his "sincere condolences" to the families of the victims and wished those injured a speedy recovery.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Koizumi left the shrine without responding to reporters' questions, but he later said on Instagram that he visited to "offer his sincere condolences to the heroic spirits who sacrificed their precious lives for the nation."
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
"My deepest condolences go out to all of their family, friends and other loved ones," Brookes said, concluding the short hearing.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
If a customer started saying her condolences, Grandpa would nod and cut her off with “You be needin’ anythang else, ma’am?”
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
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