grieve

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On Sunday, the territory's chief minister Omar Abdullah -- who does not control the security forces -- said mourners should be "allowed to grieve peacefully" and police should "refrain from using force or restrictive measures".

From Barron's • Mar. 2, 2026

The statement added: "At this time we ask for the privacy to grieve this unfathomable loss. With gratitude for your understanding and compassion."

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

“I want you to know we grieve with you. At some point when you are ready, maybe we can get together for a good cry,” he wrote, according to a screenshot of the text.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

The environmental education nonprofit said it would be providing more information but asked for “time to grieve and process this sad news.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 12, 2026

A week after the killings, blacks in many cities held demonstrations to grieve for their dead, to show communal solidarity, and to vent outrage.

From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson