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bereavement

[bih-reev-muhnt] / bɪˈriv mənt /


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According to the latest figures up to 30 September, external, 1,643 outstanding cases of bereavement or death in service are more than 100 days old.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

Julie said that bereavement midwives offered "good, compassionate care" for parents going through the review process, as well as those who return for subsequent pregnancies which can often be traumatising.

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

She said the qualified bereavement councillor she was supported by during her loss "saved her life".

From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026

Aaron is part of a men's bereavement campaign run by the charity 2wish, external, which supports those affected by sudden death in young people.

From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026

For any true stickler, you see, the sight of the plural word “Book’s” with an apostrophe in it will trigger a ghastly private emotional process similar to the stages of bereavement, though gready accelerated.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author

Their models projected that, even if all of the conflict-related deaths ceased after 2023, past bereavements would continue to impact communities and individuals until at least 2070.

From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024

The courage of Josua Tuisova and Sam Matavesi, who have played on at this World Cup while stricken by grief after family bereavements.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2023

"We've gone through a lot together: bereavements, happy times, sad times, we've always been there for each other. It's been lovely".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2023

And while the coupling between the “Groundhog Day” star and Kelis might seem unlikely, both share recent personal losses — bereavements that the Sun claims they bonded over.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

When Owen reached the carpenter's, there were several people there; some, standing moodily brooding over recent bereavements; others, spoke in low whispers, as if fearful of disturbing the silence; but all were sorrow-struck and sad.

From St. Patrick's Eve by Charles James Lever


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