condolence
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Greek Fire Service chief Theodoros Vagias published a note of condolence to the two firefighters who died on Wednesday, naming them as 58-year-old Emmanouil Stratidakis and 25-year-old Pantelis Diamantakis.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
At the scene of the attack itself people left hand-written messages of condolence and support.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
It has been two years since Ysa’s death, and Ferrante continues to get condolence messages in response to her request.
From Slate ● Jul. 19, 2026
A small but poignant item: the condolence card sent to Carrie by Samantha Jones, her estranged friend played by Kim Cattrall, who made a brief but impactful appearance in the reboot.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026
A few even celebrate, because the Republic gives them one thousand Notes as a condolence gift.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
Although friends and family reached out to offer condolences, their lives quickly moved on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2026
“Thank you all for your condolences, they mean so, so much to me.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2026
"I am receiving dozens of messages from foreign ministers from all over the world offering their condolences," Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski said on social media.
From Barron's ● Nov. 7, 2026
Australian leader Anthony Albanese has expressed his condolences, saying the country would never forget those who "continue to carry the pain" of last year's attacks.
From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026
An endless stream of friends, well-wishers, townsmen, Marines, the regulars at Hobie’s, and teachers of her four children came to the house to offer their condolences.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
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