as in grieves
to feel deep sadness or mental pain
the soldier's widow continued to sorrow long after her husband's last letter had turned yellow with age
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As the family grieves, the community is rallying around them.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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The acute phase, occurring in the first few weeks to months after infection, often produces mild, flu-like symptoms including fever, fatigue, body aches, and headaches.—
Matthew Binnicker,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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My heart aches knowing such a beautiful soul was taken from us too soon.—
KC Baker,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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More news to know now Lisbon, Portugal, mourns 17 victims of a funicular crash.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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Family mourns loss of father and child R’mani Sibley was an elementary school student in Crowley, according to her family.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Sorrows.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sorrows. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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