be sad
Example Sentences
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Blues rock songs are supposed to be sad, but was this one ever wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
"Life is short as a drying drop of water. Don't be sad," a singer's voice wafts into the street.
From Barron's ● Jun. 12, 2026
“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
"I would hate for people not to tell me because they think I'm going to be sad," Chloe adds.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
“Quite right, S.Q. Unfortunately, there are some people whose natures incline them to be sad when others are happy.”
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
