bereaved
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"The Prime Minister extends his condolences to the bereaved families and prays for them to have the strength and patience to bear this irreparable loss," the statement said.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
He said the Catholic Church would "reach out as best we can" to help those affected and the parish priest would minister to the bereaved family and support the local community.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
King Charles III, Queen Camilla and Prince William will join survivors, bereaved parents and members of the community on the anniversary to pay tribute to those who died.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
In many cases, the bereaved don’t attend weddings or celebrations for up to a year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
Then the Bath minister asked if the bereaved would like to come forward and speak some words to the assembled congregation about this good man, comforting others through an account of this holy man’s homegoing.
From "Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy" by Gary D. Schmidt
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