sadly
Example Sentences
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“We kept people on for a long time out of loyalty and care, and sadly we could not afford to do that anymore,” Kelley said.
From Barron's
"Some, sadly, have felt the need to leave and I take that very seriously".
From BBC
Without any preparation whatsoever, Alex goes on, and starts talking sadly about his dying marriage.
"We saw the police stand by and do nothing and, sadly, we've seen that from that moment on hate was allowed to fester."
From Barron's
Britain has sadly declined as a force in international affairs, but there’s an opportunity now for Mr. Starmer to reclaim some of its lost reputation.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
