sadness
Example Sentences
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Of all the things I saw in Ukraine, the most painful was the sadness in the eyes of Ukrainians who love America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," they said in a statement sent to AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
In a letter sent to party leader Jon Burrows on Sunday, Beattie said it was with "genuine sadness" that he was tendering his resignation with immediate effect.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“It is with profound sadness, deep love, and immense gratitude that we share the passing of our husband and father Dr. William A. ‘
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The fury that used to drive him seems to have turned into the saddest sadness.
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
Vocabulary lists containing sadness
Obama's speech at Connecticut vigil
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Florida's B.E.S.T. Common Suffixes: -ness
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