condolence
Example Sentences
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In December, a student union from Hong Kong Baptist University was ordered to suspend after a condolences message was posted on campus wall following a fire that killed 168 people.
From Barron's
"Speculation, particularly online commentary, can impact the investigation," she said, offering renewed condolences from the police to "everyone affected by this tragic death".
From BBC
"My deepest condolences are with the entire family circle as well as many friends, the school family and wider community who are firmly in my thoughts and prayers."
From BBC
The resort's chief executive Tsuneo Kubo expressed his "deepest condolences to the bereaved family" and said safety measures would be strengthened.
From BBC
“Anyway, my condolences. Just wanted you to know I was thinking of you and Elizabeth.”
From Literature
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