national mourning

Examples (10)

• The country entered a period of national mourning after the tragic event.
• Flags flew at half-mast during the week of national mourning.
• The death of the beloved leader prompted a period of national mourning.
• All public events were cancelled out of respect for the national mourning.
• It was declared a day of national mourning across the republic.
• The broadcast interrupted its regular programming to observe national mourning.
• During the national mourning, people wore black armbands.
• The royal family announced a period of national mourning.
• The monument became a focal point during the national mourning.
• The entire population participated in the national mourning.