grieve
Example Sentences
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Johnson said it was incredible how people felt like they did not deserve to grieve because of the view that "it's only a pet".
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Sadie James from the Sandy Bear bereavement charity believes children can often grieve a number of times for the same person as their understanding changes as they grow older.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
Earlier this week, he told reporters in Victoria, British Columbia, that town residents continue to grieve.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
You’re allowed to do whatever you want when you grieve.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
But we never got the chance, because just like there are certain ways people expect you to get married, or go to church, or raise kids, there are certain ways people expect you to grieve.
From "Missing May" by Cynthia Rylant
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