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condolence
[ kuhn-doh-luhns ]
noun
- Often condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.
condolence
/ kənˈdəʊləns; kənˈdəʊlmənt /
noun
- often plural an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc
Word History and Origins
Origin of condolence1
Example Sentences
"They could at least send their condolences - we don't need their compensation," says Ismail.
A Department for Transport spokesperson offered condolences to Mr Mills' family, adding: "The department has received the coroner's report and will respond in due course".
“I would like to offer my condolences to the Lee family … for all of this to be unearthed again after 20 years is very difficult.”
The office of the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has offered its condolences for Pope Francis, four days after his death.
"The Royal Thai Police express their deepest condolences to the brave officers who lost their lives," a statement added.
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