sad

Example Sentences

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

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

"If we didn't have enough teachers I'd feel quite sad," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"It's a strange mixture of being glad and happy and sad at the same time," John said, as he touched the stone where his father's name is now inscribed.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I’ve spent years researching enchanted worlds, trying to get back to the one I visited. But growing up is difficult, sad business. Everything becomes more important. I wish I could have avoided it.”

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova