in mourning
Example Sentences
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News of the death of the 1986 World Cup champion brought hundreds of thousands of Argentines onto the streets in mourning in the midst of the Covid pandemic.
From Barron's ● Apr. 14, 2026
The death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei brought a sense of disbelief to a nation divided over his legacy, as loyal supporters gathered in mourning and opponents celebrated his demise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 1, 2026
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney joined Canadians and fans across the world in mourning O'Hara.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2026
Also on the vest, under a slate-gray sky where many men brought together in mourning wore hoodies and woollen caps, lay two dandelions and some flower petals.
From Barron's ● Jan. 22, 2026
Besides lots of perfume, she had on the black dress she wore to church that time Cold Sassy criticized her for acting like she was in mourning for Granny.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
