Mourning for the loss vs Mourning the loss

Both "mourning for the loss" and "mourning the loss" are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. "Mourning for the loss" implies that the mourning is being done in relation to the loss, while "mourning the loss" suggests a more direct connection between the mourning and the loss.

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Mourning for the loss

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the act of grieving or sorrowing in relation to a loss or tragedy.

Examples:

She was mourning for the loss of her beloved pet.
The whole community was mourning for the loss of a great leader.

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Mourning for the loss of Stubb.
They were mourning the loss of their daughter.
At church mourning the loss of his dear friend, maybe.
Yes... and mourning the loss of her grandmother.
I know you're mourning the loss of your brother.
The Beers cheerleaders also mourning the loss.
...mourning the loss of your only child.
Well, you must be blissfully unaware of the sound a mother whale makes when mourning the loss of her pup.
Although I guess black is appropriate, seeing as I'm already mourning the loss of my magic night.
Boys... apparently Mr. Foreman's son is still mourning the loss of his father far too frequently.
But I fear Mr. Darcy is mourning the loss of Miss Eliza Bennet's pert opinions and fine eyes.
I was kind of, you know, mourning the loss of Mr. Bubbles and Goldie.
At... last mass, we were mourning the loss of our priest to the miasmas.
William, I realize you're still mourning the loss of that bony redheaded hominid you're in love with.
Billions are mourning the loss of our hero.
William, I realize you're still mourning the loss of that bony redheaded hominid you're in love with.
But I fear Mr Darcy is mourning the loss of Miss Eliza Bennet's pert opinions and fine eyes.
I invite you all to join me in mourning the loss of Amanda Clarke, a life sadly cut short decades before her time.
Doesn't surprise me, you're not mourning the loss of a friend.
I would much rather spend this time mourning the loss of my soul mate, but if honoring his wishes means going to court... that's what I have to do.

Alternatives:

mourning the loss of
grieving for the loss
sorrowing for the loss
lamenting the loss
bemoaning the loss

Mourning the loss

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to express the act of grieving or sorrowing directly in response to a specific loss or tragedy.

Examples:

She was mourning the loss of her beloved pet.
The family was mourning the loss of their home in the fire.

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At... last mass, we were mourning the loss of our priest to the miasmas.
Billions are mourning the loss of our hero.
They were mourning the loss of their daughter.
I was kind of, you know, mourning the loss of Mr. Bubbles and Goldie.
At church mourning the loss of his dear friend, maybe.
I would much rather spend this time mourning the loss of my soul mate, but if honoring his wishes means going to court... that's what I have to do.
Doesn't surprise me, you're not mourning the loss of a friend.
Then your heart is mourning the loss of another and finally you found your purpose?
William, I realize you're still mourning the loss of that bony redheaded hominid you're in love with.
Yes... and mourning the loss of her grandmother.
I know you're mourning the loss of your brother.
The Beers cheerleaders also mourning the loss.
...mourning the loss of your only child.
Well, you must be blissfully unaware of the sound a mother whale makes when mourning the loss of her pup.
Although I guess black is appropriate, seeing as I'm already mourning the loss of my magic night.
Boys... apparently Mr. Foreman's son is still mourning the loss of his father far too frequently.
But I fear Mr. Darcy is mourning the loss of Miss Eliza Bennet's pert opinions and fine eyes.
But I fear Mr Darcy is mourning the loss of Miss Eliza Bennet's pert opinions and fine eyes.
I invite you all to join me in mourning the loss of Amanda Clarke, a life sadly cut short decades before her time.
The Beers cheerleaders also mourning the loss.

Alternatives:

mourning for the loss of
grieving the loss
sorrowing the loss
lamenting the loss
bemoaning the loss

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