grieving

Example Sentences

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Many sought to comfort the grieving wife of the deceased passenger.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

"It is time now for sorry business, to show respect for our family and have space for grieving and remembering," he said in a statement.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Experts point to ethical concerns with such technology - including exploitation of grieving people, consent and our ability to deal with difficult emotions.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

This isn’t uncommon for people who are grieving, but there are ways to encourage her toward action without crossing boundaries or invalidating her experience.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

During the Mass, Ma tightened a leather belt around her belly, the way some old Haitian women tightened rags around their middles when grieving.

From "Krik? Krak!" by Edwidge Danticat