condolence
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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
When the monolingual video condolence was released, Mr. Carney said he was “very disappointed” and accused Mr. Rousseau of lacking judgment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 1, 2026
First, the actor Ossie Davis and his wife, actress Ruby Dee, read the notes, telegrams and cables of condolence.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
His death energized Mississippi residents and prompted Johnson to wire his condolences to the family.
From Slate ● Jul. 27, 2026
Rob Jetten, prime minister of the Netherlands, said he had spoken to Merz to convey his condolences after the "act of aggression" and said that the Dutch stood "shoulder to shoulder with our German neighbours".
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Education Minister Alpha Bacar Barry said he was "deeply saddened by the news" and extended his "sincere condolences" to the family.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Vevek Tandoan, Karmarkar’s father-in-law, said the company sent the family condolences midweek, and that it was coordinating with the Omani navy and Indian Consulate in Dubai to return Karmarkar’s remains.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
I’m sorry I didn’t call to give you my condolences about your mother.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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