bereaved
Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unbereaved adjective
Etymology
Origin of bereaved
First recorded in 1100–50; Middle English bireved, late Old English birēafod (past participle); bereave, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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The government has appointed a new chief executive and promised bereaved families compensation.
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The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors dating back years, with some bereaved families saying they did not receive money that was rightfully theirs, according to reports in the Daily Telegraph.
From BBC
Lord Nash described the government's consultation as "a shocker" and he became emotional as he paid tribute to bereaved parents who campaigned for a change in the law following the deaths of their children.
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The pair were the first of the bereaved families to give evidence to the Nottingham Inquiry on Tuesday.
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Groups representing bereaved families urged the inquiry to ensure that their voices were heard.
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