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mourner

[mawr-ner, mohr-] / ˈmɔr nər, ˈmoʊr- /


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Another mourner cited the product’s affordability, lamenting that Minute Maid’s frozen juice concentrates were “a must” for households that relied on WIC/SNAP benefits.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

"I wasn't there myself, but I had many friends and relatives who were," said one young mourner, who gave his surname as Orosstevic.

From Barron's • Jan. 1, 2026

"Even in the grave, he still remains our hero," one mourner told the AFP news agency.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2025

“We’ll never forget you or the path you created for others!” cried out one mourner as the crowd dressed in black and white made its way from the church to the cemetery.

From Seattle Times • May 28, 2024

Milo had come to Yossarian’s tent just to read the letter again, following his carton of lost provisions across the squadron like a mourner.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller