bereave

Example Sentences

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Lawyer Imran Khan, who represented the bereaved and survivors in the inquiry, told AFP "the lessons from Grenfell apply around the world" as all governments need to ensure high-rise residential buildings are safe.

From Barron's

A bereaved mother says she had abuse shouted at her as she put up her Christmas lights display in memory of her late daughter "because it was only November".

From BBC

The government has said it accepts the "moral case" for compensation, and interim payouts of £100,000 each have already been made to about 4,000 victims and some bereaved partners.

From BBC

He played a big role in planning Unity Fest, even as he battled illness; his death last month at 55 left New York’s jazz scene bereaved.

From New York Times

Representatives of eight bereaved families delivered a two-page letter to the army chief of staff and other officials late last week, demanding an immediate probe and a public release of the findings.

From Seattle Times