widow
Example Sentences
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Lawyers for Lemus’ widow have filed a legal claim, accusing the department of not training him or sending him to the FBI bomb school as required.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Lawrence, but she got to know his widow and fellow writer, Frieda, on her visits to the Kiowa Ranch that summer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026
President Donald Trump has appointed the widow of assassinated right-wing activist Charlie Kirk to the US Air Force Academy advisory board, US media reported Wednesday.
From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026
"The money I was anticipating from my cocoa bean sales is currently inaccessible. I'm a widow now and I don't have anyone to support me," said Frimpong.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
An acquaintance named Elizabeth Ellet encouraged Maggie to fight for her legal rights as Elisha’s widow.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.