sadden

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Rousseau later apologised in a written statement released in both English and French, saying he was deeply saddened his inability to speak French "diverted attention" from the pilots' grieving families and Air Canada staff.

From BBC

Rousseau had earlier issued an apology over his English-only message, saying he was saddened that his limited French "has diverted attention from the profound grief of the families."

From Barron's

In his apology, Rousseau said that he was “deeply saddened that my inability to speak French has diverted attention from the profound grief of the families and the great resilience of Air Canada’s employees.”

From The Wall Street Journal

In a statement, the U.S. attorney’s office in L.A., which also participates in the race, said they were “shocked and saddened” by the death.

From Los Angeles Times

Through their attorney, Bohm’s parents said they are “deeply saddened by the allegations” and will defend themselves.

From Los Angeles Times