Example Sentences

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They added they wished to thank people for the "overwhelming kindness, support and condolences" they had been shown "during this unimaginably difficult time".

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

My deepest condolences to his family, friends and everyone who loved him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 14, 2026

The military paid tribute to the major general, who local media reported was 61 when he died, describing the loss as "tragic" and offered condolences to his family and former colleagues.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

She continued to exchange messages with Gates, checking in with him after Covid and sending condolences when his father died, documents show.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

As often as not I’d find her in an apron, hovering over a roast with a phone in each hand, one a client, the other an uncle or friend calling to offer condolences.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover