Example Sentences

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"We've been crying every day and my father has grieved so much he's become very sick," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 26, 2023

"The news from Nicaragua has grieved me not a little and I cannot help but remember with concern the Bishop of Matagalpa, Monsignor Rolando Alvarez, whom I love so much," Pope Francis said.

From Reuters • Feb. 14, 2023

The stress of the death of her son, Rashid Mills, six months ago has grieved her so deeply that she has been out of work on disability.

From Washington Post • Aug. 14, 2022

She has grieved the loss of the man, but we have shared the pure joy of me being alive and happy.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2021

Penelope, I meant nothing, but I have heard something that has grieved and disturbed me: so I must needs come home and avenge my ill-temper on the best creature in the world.

From Rossmoyne by Unknown