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condolence

[kuhn-doh-luhns] / kənˈdoʊ ləns /


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A government spokesman later said Sri Lanka would issue a formal message of condolence regarding all deaths resulting from the conflict, including Iranian state leaders and officials who had been killed.

From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026

Candles have now been banned from the memorial, while the book of condolence, saved from the fire, is now inside a nearby chapel.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

Government authorities have stepped in with official relief measures and sanctioned mourning activities, such as flying flags at half-staff and the establishment of designated condolence sites.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

The government has also set up memorial points across the city, where the public can pay their respects and sign condolence books.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2025

A few even celebrate, because the Republic gives them one thousand Notes as a condolence gift.

From "Legend" by Marie Lu




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