loved one

Example Sentences

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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

When dealing with a major life event, such as the passing of a loved one and inheritance, it is best to lay your assumptions aside and make decisions carefully.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

I look up closure and it says: the state of experiencing an emotional conclusion to a difficult life event such as the death of loved one.

From "Mockingbird" by Kathryn Erskine