grieve
Example Sentences
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You’re allowed to do whatever you want when you grieve.
From Slate • Apr. 23, 2026
It’s how we grieve and think, feel shame and remorse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
"We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder. Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home."
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026
“During this difficult time, we kindly ask that friends and fans respect our family’s privacy as we grieve and support one another.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026
“Shucks, why grieve? It’s only temporary. That’s a great statue you made of me. It will be in a museum someday, I’ll bet.”
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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