sad

Example Sentences

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If she weren’t such an indefensible character, Bondi’s efforts to save her job would be sad.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

“We would like to share our thoughts and condolences with Kit Kat following their sad news,” an account for Domino’s Pizza in the U.K. posted Monday morning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

I’m sad it’s retreated a little bit, but I think it has to start behind the camera.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

"What we can say is that there was a total of 23 people... It's a very sad day for all of us," Mohammed-Mubarak said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

He took a final glance around the spacious, very clean, very secure burrow with a sad and heavy heart.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el