bereave

Example Sentences

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The resort's chief executive Tsuneo Kubo expressed his "deepest condolences to the bereaved family" and said safety measures would be strengthened.

From BBC

To those affected by the tragedy, the bereaved families and those injured, "we want you to know that you are not alone", it said.

From Barron's

Another bereaved mother in the demonstration, Laetitia Brodard-Sitre, told AFP: "Me, I want to know why our children, including my son, were not able to get out. Why?"

From Barron's

While some go to achieve specific things, others attend for personal reasons, such as two women who had been recently bereaved.

From BBC

Planning permission for a new development on the site at Creeslough was granted last year but was later overturned following an appeal by the bereaved families.

From BBC