mourning

Example Sentences

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He added a ceremony will be held in Crans-Montana on 9 January so people can come together for a moment of "national mourning".

From BBC

And while her music, inspired by the Irish mourning tradition, is very dark and intense, that doesn't mean she takes everything so seriously.

From BBC

As the Choreographer, Megan Moore’s plangent mezzo was especially effective in her mourning aria; soprano Whitney Morrison was dramatic as the Performance Artist, the only member of the creative quintet who sees what is coming.

From The Wall Street Journal

When a teenager named Alex dies of mysterious causes, part of the burden of mourning falls on Aviva, an upload virtually confected out of pain.

From Los Angeles Times

Erika Kirk, now leading the organization, delivered emotional remarks as the group attempted to balance mourning its founder with projecting continuity.

From Salon