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bereaved

[bih-reevd] / bɪˈrivd /




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"Whenever I reflect upon the regret of all those who perished in the war and the grief of the bereaved families, my heart is filled with profound sorrow," Takaichi said in the address.

From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026

"But something as simple as a baby loss certificate can help to carry some of the emotional weight by officially commemorating our losses and providing support to bereaved parents as we navigate our grief journeys."

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

From Robin’s experience, he thinks that “stories can make men do terrible things,” perhaps thinking of all those bereaved family members who were honor-bound to chase after him and get themselves killed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

And I'm not the only one, there's a few people, few bereaved people who've found it.

From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026

The letter, after expressing gratitude to the townspeople for having opened their “homes and hearts” to the bereaved family, turned into a plea.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote




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