bereavement
noun
a period of mourning after a loss, especially after the death of a loved one.
bereavements
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pluralof bereavement.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Their models projected that, even if all of the conflict-related deaths ceased after 2023, past bereavements would continue to impact communities and individuals until at least 2070.
From Salon ● Oct. 19, 2024
The courage of Josua Tuisova and Sam Matavesi, who have played on at this World Cup while stricken by grief after family bereavements.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 15, 2023
"We've gone through a lot together: bereavements, happy times, sad times, we've always been there for each other. It's been lovely".
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2023
And while the coupling between the “Groundhog Day” star and Kelis might seem unlikely, both share recent personal losses — bereavements that the Sun claims they bonded over.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2023
Domestic bereavements added further causes of grief and of weakened vitality.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 7 "Crocoite" to "Cuba" by Various
