How to Use condolence in a Sentence
condolence
noun
- We wish to express our sincere condolences to your family.
- The governor issued a statement of condolence to the victims' families.
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One by one the boys wished my son and I their condolences and prayers.
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Paul Daugherty,
Cincinnati.com,
18 Apr. 2018
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To post an online condolence please click the Guest Book tab on the left side of your screen.
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sun-sentinel.com,
12 July 2019
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Fans and friends offered their condolences in the comments of the post.
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Amy Haneline,
USA TODAY,
2 June 2023
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My condolences to the one apologetic- looking woman in the group.
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Seattle Times Readers,
The Seattle Times,
3 July 2017
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My current wife brought a condolence casserole to the house — and didn’t go home.
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Amy Dickinson,
oregonlive,
21 July 2021
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My current wife brought a condolence casserole to the house – and didn’t go home.
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Amy Dickinson,
Detroit Free Press,
21 July 2021
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Here's what the Bidens wrote in their condolence signings for the queen, according to the White House.
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Sean Nevin,
NBC News,
18 Sep. 2022
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My condolences for your loss, and best wishes for a healthy birth.
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Detroit Free Press,
27 Oct. 2019
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Friends and fans are now leaving messages of condolence on the post.
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Kristin Koch,
Seventeen,
7 July 2019
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The Biondos signed the condolence book for the late Queen Elizabeth.
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Lola Sherman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Dec. 2022
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The Cambridges sent a condolence reply letter to those who reached out in light of their loss.
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Annie Goldsmith,
Town & Country,
19 Aug. 2021
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Hundreds of them have since shared their condolences on the most recent post.
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Caroline Picard,
Good Housekeeping,
16 Mar. 2018
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Hoards of fans and other artists have expressed their condolences and sorrow in the wake of his death.
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refinery29.com,
27 June 2018
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My prayers and condolences go out to his family, band and crew.
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Robert Philpot,
star-telegram,
23 June 2018
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Fans and friends of the rapper took note of the rare moment and offered condolences and strength in the comment section.
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Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
2 Aug. 2024
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There will be a guest book where fans can express their condolences.
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Julie Hinds,
Detroit Free Press,
16 May 2018
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When Faraj called to offer his condolences, the man could barely speak through sobs.
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Sarah Dadouch,
Washington Post,
5 Oct. 2023
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Tributes and condolences poured in from the sports world after news of Montross' death.
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CBS News,
18 Dec. 2023
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My mom’s mother, Delia Scully, died in 1970 and a niece of hers wrote a letter of condolence to us.
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Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
2 June 2023
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People who would like to share remembrances and condolences for the book can post them here.
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Brian McCollum,
Detroit Free Press,
4 Apr. 2024
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Suddenly, people had a way to connect with me, and condolences from all over the world poured in.
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Erica Garner As Told To Liz Welch,
Marie Claire,
31 Mar. 2015
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In the wake of Brian’s death, McGee has been flooded with condolence cards, emails and flowers.
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Maggie Duffy,
Orlando Sentinel,
26 July 2024
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Our condolences to his family and friends, and to all past and present band members.
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Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
6 July 2023
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The internet quickly got wind of the sad news and started sharing their condolences on the loss.
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Vulture,
13 June 2023
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My condolences and prayers go to his mom and his family.
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Josh Bean | Jbean@al.com,
al,
22 Jan. 2020
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The shooting led to an outpour of condolences from world leaders.
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Gerrit De Vynck,
Washington Post,
22 Dec. 2023
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High School in Elizabeth provided the senior class with breakfast and a card to offer their condolences.
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Marina Johnson,
The Courier-Journal,
16 Oct. 2024
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My deepest condolences to her family, children and close friends.
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Saleen Martin,
USA TODAY,
15 Oct. 2024
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