as in to mourn
to feel or express sorrow for
I grieve for our loss
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As Hinkley’s family and fiancée mourn the loss of a young man who still had his entire future ahead of him, prosecutors emphasized the scrutiny applied when criminal allegations involve an on-duty law enforcement officer.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026 -
The burning of Notre-Dame reminded humanity how to mourn a tragedy.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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Canada’s first-ever World Cup win was overshadowed yesterday when midfielder Ismaël Koné suffered a broken leg after a tackle that left teammates shaken and coach Jesse Marsch lamenting an injury that turned a night of celebration into one of anguish.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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With the old global trade regime in shambles, European officials lamented the new world order.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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“Grieve (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieve%20%28for%29. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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