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
I informed the major that I intended to write Bram a condolence letter, and he responded that I could do so.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention at first extended condolences for the “measles-associated” deaths.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Senior coroner Penelope Scholfield opened and adjourned the inquest to March 2027 and offered her "sincere condolences" to the wider family.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
"With respect and admiration for him, as well as deep sadness, we offer our condolences" on the king's death, they wrote on social media.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
We understand how much Michael meant to so many people, and we are grateful for the love, prayers, memories, and condolences already being shared.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Celia leaves the condolences piled on the dining-room table until they begin to overflow into the lounge.
From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern
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