sad

Example Sentences

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“It’s very sad he had to die all alone like that,” the neighbor said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

As a sad reminder, four months after leaving office, Mr. Biden announced a diagnosis of aggressive Stage 4 prostate cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

"The brutal murder of Henry has really shook our community to its core and people are rightly really upset, distressed and sad," Satvir Kaur, Labour MP for Southampton Test, said.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

“Yes, I have,” she finally said, and when I peeked at her face out of the corner of my eye, she looked sad.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan