widow
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People she met included a widow estranged from her adult children over financial woes, who stored piles of their belongings at their mother's home.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
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
A widow whose husband was killed in a car accident by a negligent driver but who could not bring a lawsuit because of a federal statute preserving governmental immunity.
From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026
She was married to her first husband long enough to qualify as his widow for Social Security benefits based on his record.
From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026
Maggie, considering herself a widow, dressed in mourning clothes and honored Elisha’s memory in every way.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
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