grief

Example Sentences

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When it’s pointed out that it took his mother’s death to get Richard back to Millersburg, Mr. Kline gives us a flash of grief that reveals an entire life and mind.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Netflix film stands as both the story of the American northwest's transition to the modern era and a beautiful meditation on love, friendship, grief, loss and hope.

From Barron's

Those in mourning did not attend social events and wore special dark clothing as public expressions of their grief.

From Literature

In the months after Chloe's death, Danielle said she was consumed by grief, anger, and hate, unable to eat, sleep, or function properly.

From BBC

Their grief and fury set in motion the countervailing force of justice that, no matter how belated, cannot be denied.

From Los Angeles Times