sad spectacle
Example Sentences
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The Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial was, from gavel to gavel, a singularly baffling, unedifying and sad spectacle.
From New York Times • Jun. 2, 2022
Now many families are unsure whether they will spend the holiday gathered around a majestic tower of greenery — or something more reminiscent of Charlie Brown’s sad spectacle.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 26, 2021
Our sad spectacle: Why is the Alex Jones custody case, being heard in Texas this week, so compelling for us to watch?
From Slate • Apr. 24, 2017
They believe — you have to believe — that being involved in a sad spectacle on national television is better than not being on national television at all.
From Washington Post • Sep. 15, 2015
It is a sad spectacle to see the weaklings bruised, exhausted, fluttering back to earth.’”
From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin
