grieve
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You grieve the baby, you grieve the toddler, then they go to college and you grieve them.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
It’s how we grieve and think, feel shame and remorse.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
She also said that they are thankful for the outpouring of prayers and support as they grieve the loss.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
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
She wanted him to truly talk to her, help her to help him grieve, but each time she told him, he said, “It’s too late, nkem.”
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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