condolence

Example Sentences

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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

Rousseau's English-only condolence video was criticised by Canadian politicians, including Prime Minister Mark Carney, who said it showed "a lack of compassion".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Candles have now been banned from the memorial, while the book of condolence, saved from the fire, is now inside a nearby chapel.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

His wife was one of the first to express words of condolence in the comments section, writing: “We will miss her SO much. Love you.”

From MarketWatch • Nov. 25, 2025

It was after all a condolence visit, and he knew how things were done.

From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie