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A comment from Yeovilton Military Wives Choir said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and colleagues of those who sadly lost their lives. May they RIP."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

“Cyberselfish” was never intended as prophecy — but sadly it has turned out to be.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

The Finals are here, and the stale jokes are sadly over.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

In dismissing the human smuggling charges, Crenshaw said "the evidence before this court sadly reflects an abuse of prosecuting power."

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Frank and Joe shuffled forward and sadly placed the curtain rods in her hand.

From "Hopping Mad (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #4)" by Franklin W. Dixon