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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

My absence from Christmas would sadden them even more.

From Salon ● Dec. 22, 2021

“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

Klitschko posted, external that the announcement of Panettiere's "tragic death saddens me deeply".

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

It saddens me to say but relegation may be the only way forward to rescue this club from the poor quality ownership that belittles this once proud club.

From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026

“It saddens me to see how much celebration there’s been—especially on a campus that advertises itself as a place where you should feel safe to be you.”

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025

“It saddens my heart to announce the passing of my beloved Queen Cissy Houston today! Please keep the Houston family in your prayers,” her daughter-in-law Pat Houston wrote Monday on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024

Even though he had not been in touch since Mauve had left him angrily in the dunes—“You have a vicious character,” Mauve had said to him—his death saddens Vincent greatly.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

“The City of Lynwood is deeply saddened and disturbed by the reported animal cruelty incident that has caused significant concern throughout our community,” the city said in a statement released Friday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

Devon’s departure has saddened and disappointed Larry Nichols, people close to him said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

"This has been one of the most difficult weeks in our history, and I know many of you are angry, saddened, and struggling," Kotlikoff continued.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

Anthony Tuffery, rector at Petrov's old school, said everyone at Kirkcudbright Academy was saddened to hear of his death.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

The boy was also saddened; his friend was in pursuit of his Personal Legend.

From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho

"It is a very saddening incident," Ali Mallahi, father of the bride and owner of the building that was hit, said in a video carried by state TV.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

"It is a very saddening incident... Thank God the casualties were not higher."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

“This was a shocking and saddening discovery for us. Our primary commitment is always to the children and families that we serve,” the organization stated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2026

"It’s saddening to hear about all the threats to their jobs," said college senior Nicole Droeger Stephens.

From Salon ● May 31, 2025

Normally at this time of year, the Wood should be dotted with them, and the sight of this solitary blossom was almost as saddening as it was miraculous.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo