Example Sentences

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The family of the ship's captain, Ashish Kumar Singh, 38, from the eastern state of Bihar, is mourning his death.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Now, Iowa is mourning as questions and bursts of bittersweet pride begin again.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The world is mourning the loss of music icon Brian Wilson, who died Wednesday at 82.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2025

Mashharawi is mourning the loss of a dear coworker, Mahmoud Abushawish, who she said was venturing north to help a school set up solar — and find some candy for the kids.

From Salon • Mar. 27, 2025

There’s no way the sky is mourning my aunt, too.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas