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grief-stricken

[greef-strik-uhn] / ˈgrifˌstrɪk ən /


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One grief-stricken father showed AFP a picture on his mobile phone of his young daughter, dressed in red and gold, who lost her life.

From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026

Following the release of excerpts from Spencer's new book, a source told the Sun that a "grief-stricken Charles fought for his ex-wife to have a royal funeral", the paper says.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Jessie Buckley, who plays the grief-stricken Agnes, is odds-on favourite for best leading actress after winning the best drama actress honours at the Golden Globes.

From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026

We’ll see visions of a medium, hear fragmented remembrances and explore a trail while discovering a tale that feels like an intimate glimpse into a grief-stricken past.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 21, 2026

"Your own sweet sister," Varys said, so grief-stricken he looked close to tears.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin


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