saddened
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“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
Dan Swaine, the local authority's executive director of place, said the council was "deeply saddened" by the incident and sent its "deepest sympathies" to the man's family and those who were at the scene.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
A card from two patients reads: "Dear Dr Hannah Terry. We are so shocked and saddened to hear such tragic news."
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
Devon’s departure has saddened and disappointed Larry Nichols, people close to him said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
It saddened her that Aunty Uju had settled merely for what was familiar.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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