sorrow over
Example Sentences
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Libya's Prime Minister Abdulhamid Dbeibah expressed "deep sadness and great sorrow" over the death of the army chief.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
As day turns into night, the men play on, never quite managing to express their shared sorrow over the loss, which yields both humor and pathos.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025
“How we mourn and feel sorrow over their loss.”
From Seattle Times • Jan. 30, 2024
During that visit, Prince William had spoken of his "profound sorrow" over slavery, saying it "forever stains our history".
From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024
But I think it a waste for either of us to spend too much time in sorrow over something we cannot change.”
From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park
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