loved one

Example Sentences

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Families were asked whether they wanted the entire body of their loved one returned to them, a process that could take months longer as all remains were tested and matched.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 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

Erasing the memory of a loved one might seem like a mercy on our darkest days, but remembrance is what keeps their light with us.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

You know, in our culture, when a loved one dies, you’re expected to wail and cry to properly show your grief.

From "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind" by William Kamkwamba