saddened
Example Sentences
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“The whole family is saddened to learn the full extent of how challenging the last few years have been for Harry and Meghan,” Buckingham Palace said in a statement responding to the spouses’ interview.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
"I was saddened, but I cannot say that I was surprised."
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
Her father, Thongchai Donhomla, said he was "deeply saddened" by his daughter's death.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Education Secretary Lucy Powell said she was "deeply shocked and saddened" to hear about the death and she urged people to "remember there are real people with loved ones involved".
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
He looked at her with glazed, saddened eyes.
From "Copper Sun" by Sharon M. Draper
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