bereavement

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It also highlights the possible benefits of online access for “young people coping with serious illness, bereavement, and mental health problems” as well as opportunities for learning and developing interests.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

His successor Chris Large exited as leader of the Reform group on the council, citing a bereavement.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

NS&I has apologised to anyone suffering a bereavement who had not received the customer service they should expect.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

As a man in his 60s, I’ve been to my share of bereavement services—but only one took place in front of a cash register.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Although I feel I am less comfort to them than they, in their bereavement, can recognize, they have allowed me to be of help to them in many small household matters.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt