sad

Example Sentences

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It’s a sad but unsurprising fate, considering the most exciting upgrade—the snooze button—came in 1956.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

If the 37-year-old was sad, she didn’t show it.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

"The very sad part of this business is we do not learn," says Merany.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

I would be sad if it sounded like techno, but I’d get used to it.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

“Sadly, that wasn’t I,” said Duane, although secretly, he wasn’t that sad.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el