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condolence

[kuhn-doh-luhns] / kənˈdoʊ ləns /


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It has been two years since Ysa’s death, and Ferrante continues to get condolence messages in response to her request.

From Slate Jul. 19, 2026

A small but poignant item: the condolence card sent to Carrie by Samantha Jones, her estranged friend played by Kim Cattrall, who made a brief but impactful appearance in the reboot.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 28, 2026

Despite posting statements and condolence messages in his name, they have yet to offer and new images or proof of life.

From Barron's Apr. 7, 2026

The CEO of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, issued a condolence video, and we have been united in sadness ever since.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 1, 2026

I’m glad of that, glad that Jim Daly’s letter of condolence is one to a wife, not a mother.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline

"It's such devastating news. My deepest condolences to Disha's family and friends. May your soul rest in peace," he wrote.

From BBC Sep. 21, 2026

The book alleges: "Unlike my other callers, who were stunned, barely able to articulate their condolences and offers of help, he sounded giddily elated - like a lottery winner, I remember thinking at the time."

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

NBC4 and Telemundo 52, another outlet using the helicopter, offered "heartfelt condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of those who lost their lives."

From Barron's Sep. 16, 2026

Instead, people expressed their condolences for America’s loss and their disbelief that anyone could be so evil as to launch those attacks.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

“I’m here to pay my condolences about your brother; I wanted to speak to the master of the house.”

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse




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