grieve
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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
“They still have bills to pay and jobs they go to every day. All they want is time to grieve and heal.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 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
If I didn’t believe that, I wouldn’t grieve fer the children I’ve buried; I wouldn’t look for’ard to the manhood of this youngest one.”
From "Across Five Aprils" by Irene Hunt
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