widow

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The China suit was brought by Li’s second wife and widow, who in the U.S. case likewise argued the documents had been stolen and were Chinese national treasures.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Jospin's widow, the philosopher Sylviane Agacinsky, 80, was in attendance.

From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026

The widow and two children of Santos Ramos have sued Risher Mortuary & Cremation Service, alleging that the Montebello-based funeral home botched Ramos’ embalming and deprived the family of a meaningful final farewell.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 16, 2026

She said that his widow, Patricia Houston, "with great dignity and courage, describes to the court the devastating impact of the loss of her husband… in her words, her world has collapsed."

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The children yapped in alarm, the admiral shouted words of courage, the widow wailed, and Lady Constance shrieked.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood