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grief-stricken

[greef-strik-uhn] / ˈgrifˌstrɪk ən /


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Jota was hugely-popular as a team-mate and player, leaving those at Liverpool grief-stricken.

From BBC ● May 30, 2026

Jessie Buckley, the favorite to win the best actress Oscar for her portrayal of William Shakespeare's grief-stricken wife in "Hamnet," looked regal in a red Chanel off-the-shoulder bodice and flowing pink ball skirt.

From Barron's ● Mar. 15, 2026

Jessie Buckley, who plays the grief-stricken Agnes, is odds-on favourite for best leading actress after winning the best drama actress honours at the Golden Globes.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

“Lately I’ve been learning about alchemy, “ said Chloé Zhao, representing “Hamnet,” her domestic drama about the grief-stricken family life of William Shakespeare.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 8, 2026

Willy had arrived from school and, though he was grief-stricken, his presence was a gift to his mother.

From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman


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