condolences

Example Sentences

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The King was "shocked and saddened" to learn about the death, according to a Buckingham Palace spokesperson, and he will be in touch with the family to share his personal condolences.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“She sends her deepest condolences and sorrow over this tragedy. This has been devastating for everyone. It is premature to make any other statement.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

“You can envision in some circumstances, like a birthday party or a wake, that there’s celebration going on: hugging, kissing, condolences being expressed,” Rupp said.

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Paul Gigot: So Nebraskan by birth, husband, father of two daughters and a son, a former president of Midland Lutheran College, then a two-term senator, condolences on that.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 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