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grieving

  • present participle
    of grieve.
    grieve
    verb (used without object)
    to feel grief or great sorrow.
  • a word derived from grieve.
    grieve
    verb (used without object)
    to feel grief or great sorrow.

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Twenty-five years on from the deadliest terror attack in history, Jane McMullen asks why thousands of grieving families are still fighting for answers.

From BBC Aug. 29, 2026

It can’t be an exaggeration to say that tens of millions are grieving her death.

From Salon Aug. 26, 2026

"We've also spoken with the party involved. He understands, but of course, he's also grieving because he also lost his child," Bendijo added.

From Barron's Aug. 18, 2026

Woman who survived holiday balcony fall grieving 'old life'

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

On the other hand, he was also grieving.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock