sorrow
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As my wife held Charlie Kirk’s widow on the first day of her terrible sorrow, Erika told Usha between sobs that she regretted having only two kids with Charlie.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
And accepting that joyful sorrow and sorrowful joy are the double helix of parental DNA takes time.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
"Blackrock College RFC bows its head in gratitude, pride and sorrow as we remember one of our greatest sons," read Blackrock's statement.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
JJ and his mother have appreciated the emotional support, allowing them to try to heal from their sorrow.
From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026
I swallowed the lump of sorrow I felt whenever Ma’s name came up.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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"The Monkey's Paw" by W. W. Jacobs
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