mourning
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The latest movie adaptation of an iconic Shakespeare play is “Hamlet,” directed by Aneil Karia, which stars Riz Ahmed as the prodigal prince mourning the death of his father.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
After his boyfriend dies tragically, Rowan is forced to start from scratch, mourning the dream of the life he once had alongside his partner and trying to rent out his now-spare bedroom.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
The singer's sudden death sparked anger and distress among millions of fans in his home state Assam, and set off a wave of mourning.
From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026
Forced by yet another war in Lebanon to flee his home for the second time in just two years, and mourning lost relatives and friends, Hassan Kiki said he feels much older than 16.
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
She turned away from the portrait, picked up her mourning cap, and pinned it back on her head.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
Vocabulary lists containing mourning
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"Julius Caesar" by William Shakespeare, Act III
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