widowhood

"The death of my grandmother saddened the whole family."

"Sentence: She is adjusting the thermostat to make the room warmer. "

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

"The being in the classroom was quiet today. "

"Since his wife died last year, Mr. Davis has become a widower. "

"My husband is the primary breadwinner for our family. "

"My aunt is a widow; her husband passed away last year. "

"Having experienced both, the vampire decided that he preferred (un)death to life.  He gave up on life."

"It looks weaker and weaker, the more I think about it."

"There was a period of confusion following the announcement."

"You should knock before you enter, unless you want to see me naked."

"The current state of the project is that we are behind schedule. "