sadden
Example Sentences
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"My death should not sadden you but steel you even more for the struggle you are waging," one of the men, lawyer Mitsos Remboutsikas, had written to his family.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
Responding on Instagram, Iglesias said: "I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me."
From BBC • Jan. 16, 2026
“Amazing Endocrinologist! So sadden for her loss. The staff was just as likeable and professional as her, which is really hard to find in the medical industry,” wrote one patient.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 4, 2025
“Once it ever changes to no DH, then it will probably never change back, and that’s something that would sadden me,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2021
Watching her walk away, it’s her legs that sadden me.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.