bereaved person
Example Sentences
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If the bereaved person does not immediately respond, he says you should not be surprised.
From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025
He also advised people not to ask a bereaved person if they want help as they may be already inundated with questions.
From BBC • Jan. 14, 2023
Overfed: I can’t imagine how the concept of bringing food to a bereaved person has escaped you.
From Washington Post • May 28, 2022
Don’t be afraid to make the bereaved person laugh.
From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2017
Perhaps it is better than any other word of sympathy, although all who can should write to a bereaved person.
From Manners and Social Usages by Sherwood, Mrs. John M. E. W.
