grief-stricken
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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
After leaving his newborn daughter in the care of his sister Bamie, a grief-stricken Roosevelt fled to his cattle ranch in the Dakota Territory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 29, 2025
She also stars as the grief-stricken woman at its heart.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2025
The two grief-stricken men ache to be understood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 5, 2025
Red-faced, as angry as she was grief-stricken, Cersei struggled for breath.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
