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

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