in mourning
Example Sentences
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The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei brought a sense of disbelief to a nation divided over his legacy, as loyal supporters gathered in mourning and opponents celebrated his demise.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney joined Canadians and fans across the world in mourning O'Hara.
From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026
Also on the vest, under a slate-gray sky where many men brought together in mourning wore hoodies and woollen caps, lay two dandelions and some flower petals.
From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026
She released a statement on Thursday to mark the national day of mourning, saying "my responsibility as leader of the opposition and leader of the Liberal party is to Australians in mourning".
From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026
To mourn is not the same as to be in mourning, which means wearing a black armband and sitting in the parlor, talking to people who call on the bereaved.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
