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condolence

American  
[kuhn-doh-luhns] / kənˈdoʊ ləns /
Or condolement

noun

  1. Often condolences. expression of sympathy with a person who is suffering sorrow, misfortune, or grief.

condolence British  
/ kənˈdəʊləns, kənˈdəʊlmənt /

noun

  1. (often plural) an expression of sympathy with someone in grief, etc

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Etymology

Origin of condolence

First recorded in 1595–1605; condole + -ence

Example Sentences

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When the killing was confirmed by Iranian state television on Sunday, the Kremlin published a message with condolences that Putin had sent to Iranian counterpart Masoud Pezeshkian.

From Barron's

The "people of Pakistan join the people of Iran in their hour of grief and sorrow and extend the most sincere condolences on the martyrdom" of Khamenei, he added.

From Barron's

In a statement, the centre said it was "deeply saddened" and its thoughts and heartfelt condolences were with the man's family, friends and the "close-knit" skydiving community.

From BBC

Kate Robertson, senior coroner for north west Wales, offered her "most sincere condolences" to the families and friends of the two men as she formally opened an inquest into their deaths.

From BBC

In a statement at the time, Oasis said they were "shocked and saddened" and extended condolences to Claydon's family and friends.

From BBC

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