as in to mourn
to feel or express sorrow for
I grieve for our loss
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The Arab world is not mourning.—
Andrew Ghalili,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026 -
During perhaps the most rousing eulogy of all on Saturday, Jackson’s second-oldest son, Jonathan, referenced his father’s journey from then to now, while a who’s-who of faith leaders, heads of state, dignitaries, power brokers and celebrities mourned before him.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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Or worse, awake and weeping in her rocking chair, quietly lamenting our turn in fortunes.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Resorts in Utah, Colorado and Washington have lamented the lackluster season.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Grieve (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grieve%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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