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sadness

[sad-nis] / ˈsæd nɪs /


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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 complete shock, as we all are. The devastation and sadness is beyond words. Praying for Samantha, Brexton, Lennix, his entire family and loved ones.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 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

And at night cries of such sadness, I had to plug my fingers in my ears to keep from joining in.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan




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