condolence
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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
Despite posting statements and condolence messages in his name, they have yet to offer and new images or proof of life.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
The CEO of Air Canada, Michael Rousseau, issued a condolence video, and we have been united in sadness ever since.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
The card inside is not a note of sympathy nor a condolence for her loss.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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"Our thoughts and condolences remain with his family and friends at this incredibly difficult time," it added.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed condolences to the quake victims and said the UN was "supporting the Government-led response as requested."
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan’s family, friends, teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time,” UFC wrote on social media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
Radio 1 listeners were among those to offer their condolences, with one texting in: "Greg if you're listening, we all love you mate."
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
“Ouch. No, I mean. Nathaniel was a gentleman. He expressed his condolences on the death of Polly Logan.”
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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