How to Use condolence in a Sentence

condolence

noun
  • We wish to express our sincere condolences to your family.
  • The governor issued a statement of condolence to the victims' families.
  • Fans and friends offered their condolences in the comments of the post.
    Amy Haneline, USA TODAY, 2 June 2023
  • One by one the boys wished my son and I their condolences and prayers.
    Paul Daugherty, Cincinnati.com, 18 Apr. 2018
  • My condolences to the one apologetic- looking woman in the group.
    Seattle Times Readers, The Seattle Times, 3 July 2017
  • Friends and fans are now leaving messages of condolence on the post.
    Kristin Koch, Seventeen, 7 July 2019
  • My condolences for your loss, and best wishes for a healthy birth.
    Detroit Free Press, 27 Oct. 2019
  • Hundreds of them have since shared their condolences on the most recent post.
    Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 16 Mar. 2018
  • There will be a guest book where fans can express their condolences.
    Julie Hinds, Detroit Free Press, 16 May 2018
  • My current wife brought a condolence casserole to the house — and didn’t go home.
    Amy Dickinson, oregonlive, 21 July 2021
  • My current wife brought a condolence casserole to the house – and didn’t go home.
    Amy Dickinson, Detroit Free Press, 21 July 2021
  • Hoards of fans and other artists have expressed their condolences and sorrow in the wake of his death.
    refinery29.com, 27 June 2018
  • My prayers and condolences go out to his family, band and crew.
    Robert Philpot, star-telegram, 23 June 2018
  • My condolences and prayers go to his mom and his family.
    Josh Bean | Jbean@al.com, al, 22 Jan. 2020
  • To post an online condolence please click the Guest Book tab on the left side of your screen.
    sun-sentinel.com, 12 July 2019
  • Our condolences go out to the victims and their families.
    Kaitlyn Schwers and Mará Rose Williams, kansascity, 19 Apr. 2018
  • The shooting led to an outpour of condolences from world leaders.
    Gerrit De Vynck, Washington Post, 22 Dec. 2023
  • Fans were encouraged to write notes of condolence and love to the family.
    Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 18 Mar. 2022
  • Our deepest condolences go out to the avalanche victims and their friends and family.
    Marc Peruzzi, Outside Online, 10 Jan. 2020
  • My condolences are with you and your family during this time of grief.
    Good Housekeeping, 1 May 2023
  • Jordan brought brief words of condolence and a fighting stance.
    Robin Givhan, Washington Post, 10 June 2020
  • The Cambridges sent a condolence reply letter to those who reached out in light of their loss.
    Annie Goldsmith, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Our condolences to his family and friends, and to all past and present band members.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 6 July 2023
  • Please keep your thoughts and condolences here out of respect for my family.
    J. Kim Murphy, Variety, 14 June 2023
  • His passing has led to an outpouring of condolences from his peers.
    Matt Wilhalme, azcentral, 1 July 2019
  • Our deepest condolences go out to the detainee’s family in their time of grief.
    Josiah Bates, Time, 6 Apr. 2020
  • Suddenly, people had a way to connect with me, and condolences from all over the world poured in.
    Erica Garner As Told To Liz Welch, Marie Claire, 31 Mar. 2015
  • Those leaving condolences don’t even have to roll down their car windows.
    Peggy O’Hare, ExpressNews.com, 23 Mar. 2020
  • Our deepest condolences are with his family and all those who knew him.
    Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 23 June 2023
  • When Faraj called to offer his condolences, the man could barely speak through sobs.
    Sarah Dadouch, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2023

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