be sad
Example Sentences
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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
Catherine: I'm going to be sad to see O'Neill's last game.
From BBC • Dec. 3, 2025
I wanted to be sad, to cry for him, maybe bang my fists against the sides of the hooch.
From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers
