mourn
Example Sentences
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"When my body stopped working as it should I actually began to mourn my old self," she said.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
“The world is quieter today. But press play on anything he touched, and you will hear exactly why we mourn him, and exactly why we are forever grateful he was here to inspire us.”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026
Xander Harris may have been the “normal” one in a cast of extraordinary characters, but Brendon’s performance ensured he was unforgettable — both to fans and to the colleagues who mourn his passing.
From Salon • Mar. 21, 2026
I mourn for all the children who lost years of critical education during COVID-19.
From Slate • Mar. 20, 2026
To mourn is to be eaten alive with homesickness for the person.
From "Cold Sassy Tree" by Olive Ann Burns
Vocabulary lists containing mourn
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"The Odyssey" by Homer, Books 14–18
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