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condolence

American  
[kuhn-doh-luhns] / kənˈdoʊ ləns /
Or condolement

noun

  1. Often condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.

condolence British  
/ kənˈdəʊləns, kənˈdəʊlmənt /

noun

  1. (often plural) an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc

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Etymology

Origin of condolence

First recorded in 1595–1605; condole + -ence

Example Sentences

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The CEO of Air Canada has apologised after he was criticised for not speaking French in a condolence video message he released after a collision at LaGuardia airport that killed two pilots.

From BBC

In the message, he offered condolences to families involved and provided an update on the crash investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Seneca sends our deepest condolences to Mr Gunther's family and friends, and to his former colleagues and professors. He will be deeply missed", the college said in a statement.

From BBC

Our deepest condolences go out to the entire… community and their families.

From Salon

It expressed its "deepest condolences" to the victims' families.

From BBC

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