be sad

Example Sentences

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“We always chat and clown around and block each other and honk at each other on the hill. He goes for the Raiders and I go for the Packers. I’ll be sad not see him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

If she weren’t such an indefensible character, Bondi’s efforts to save her job would be sad.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“I would be sad if my soulmate was here and I didn’t find them,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"People are really living horrible and terrifying lives in Ukraine, so I should not be allowed to really be sad because I'm a very, very lucky person," the 31-year-old said.

From Barron's • Jan. 29, 2026

I’m not sure I realized he could be sad.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman