loved one

Example Sentences

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Beyond the last wishes and banking information, individuals should have family members think about what they might need if a loved one dies.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

If a person in the diocese comes to fear that they or their loved one has been bodily possessed by a demon, the diocese launches an investigation involving medical, psychological, and psychiatric testing.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Benz's story highlights a familiar script: an emotionally charged call purportedly from a loved one in trouble -- arrested, in a car accident or caught up in a crime -- who needs money.

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

This is a pair of films for anyone who’s lost a loved one, or for anyone who’s just plain lost.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

I understand the fear that overcomes someone when a loved one is lost.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers