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Example Sentences
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With the explosion of the atomic bomb, Kip’s belief system is literally shattered, leaving him to find a new path in life that, sadly, doesn’t include Hana.
From Salon ● Jul. 28, 2026
Without giving away my political leanings — I don’t even mean to go there — sadly, in this present moment, I don’t think the country is showing its best self.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
Those included former broadcaster Rush Limbaugh, a proud smoker who, sadly, died of lung cancer five years ago, at age 69.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
Joplin sang, “Feeling good was good enough for me,” a defeatist ’60s vibe that’s sadly coming back into fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Candace reflects and then shakes her head sadly.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
