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Recent Examples of bereavement
But days before the Sydney Grand Prix, Sibello had to return home to Italy due to a family bereavement and British strategist Paul Goodison had to attend the birth of his second child.
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Andrew Rice, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Humor plays a vital role in helping older adults, especially, cope with aging and bereavement, according to new research.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In some cases, airlines offer bereavement fares, which are discounted tickets for travelers dealing with the death or imminent death of a loved one.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
My bereavement time will not affect this colleague’s work, my work or anyone else’s.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Andrew Rice, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Humor plays a vital role in helping older adults, especially, cope with aging and bereavement, according to new research.
—Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
In some cases, airlines offer bereavement fares, which are discounted tickets for travelers dealing with the death or imminent death of a loved one.
—Layla Melendez, CNBC, 3 Apr. 2026
My bereavement time will not affect this colleague’s work, my work or anyone else’s.
—Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bereavement
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Marettimo The most remote of the Egadi Islands, tiny Marettimo—accessible via ferry from Trapani—remains delightfully rustic thanks to its limited accessibility, near absence of cars, and lack of large hotels.—
Nicky Swallow,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2026
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His absence will shift the club’s bullpen mix.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
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The entrepreneur who passes on social events for three years to build a company is not suffering through deprivation.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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During deep sleep, the brain’s glymphatic system clears metabolic waste including proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, and research shows even one night of sleep deprivation can increase amyloid deposits in the brain.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
19 May 2026
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Meanwhile, the European settlers, underprepared for actual conditions in the region, suffered great privations, and only 1,500 remained by 1832.—
Britannica Editors,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
19 Mar. 2026
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The earthly experience of personal grief and privation that inspired such transcendent beauty is mind-bending in its own way.—
Eric Bulson,
The Atlantic,
2 Jan. 2026
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In England, the Women’s Super League’s commitment is attracting more and more talent to England, and at some point, Spain’s lack of investment in women’s football, not the club, will end up posing a problem for Barca — as seen in Arsenal’s triumph in the final over the Spanish side last year.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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The temporary restraining order has been extended due to the lack of service.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
21 May 2026
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“Bereavement.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bereavement. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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