sadden

Example Sentences

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"Unfortunately, he was attacked and passed away... we are all deeply saddened," he said.

From Barron's

“I think people are more upset, and saddened by the events,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Kiley is normally a bubbly girl with long brown hair and a self-assured smile, but as she kept raising her phone to take a photo, then stopping, her eyes saddened.

From Los Angeles Times

San Bernardino County Supervisor Dawn Rowe said she was saddened and disturbed by the incident.

From Los Angeles Times

The Los Angeles Police Department also said Sunday morning that it was “deeply saddened” by the shooting in Sydney and would provide extra patrols at Jewish places of worship, schools and Hanukkah celebrations across L.A.

From Los Angeles Times