widow
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Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French president Jacques Chirac and known as the loyal companion of one of France's key postwar politicians, died at the age of 93, their daughter told AFP Saturday.
From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026
As my wife held Charlie Kirk’s widow on the first day of her terrible sorrow, Erika told Usha between sobs that she regretted having only two kids with Charlie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
"I think it's absolute nonsense," his widow, Louise Grillmair, previously told the BBC when asked about the speculation.
From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026
As a widow, you do qualify for benefits that unmarried individuals are not privy to, such as a step-up in payment amount if your deceased spouse’s benefit was higher than yours.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
“Miss Cornelia, your daddy was my friend, and what happened to his brother Matthew that night was a tragedy. I’ll never forget it. Drove his widow right out of town, as I recall.”
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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