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