in mourning
Example Sentences
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After my cat died, I was in mourning.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
But every minute counts for those in mourning, said Randy Schwab, the general manager of Mount Sinai Memorial Parks and Mortuaries.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026
The 43-year-old security guard has become a symbol of hope for a nation in mourning after one of the worst earthquakes in Latin American history.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
"If an individual griever wishes to use digital remains to remember their loved one, that is their grief, and we should not question or criticise other people's needs and preferences in mourning," she added.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026
Maybe, like you, Djo, I was in mourning.
From "Taste of Salt: A Story of Modern Haiti" by Frances Temple
