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
Headteacher Martin Clarke said it was "with great sadness" the school had to confirm the death of one of its students.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
For fans, the announcement may not have come as a complete surprise, but it was still met with shock and sadness.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
But Togbe wasn’t lost in sadness this time.
From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo
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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