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

But Ron Arad's widow Tami urged Israel's leaders not to put IDF soldiers' lives at risk.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Father Cham had told her, “May that bird always provide for you,” Thirty years later, the widow claimed the chicken still laid an egg every day.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat