sorrow over

Example Sentences

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he had called Cardinal Pizzaballa to express his "great sorrow" over the "unfortunate incident".

From BBC • Mar. 29, 2026

Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed "deep sorrow" over the disaster.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi expressed sorrow over the accident and prayed for the swift recovery of the injured.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2024

At an emotional sentencing hearing on Monday, in the same Santa Fe courtroom where Gutierrez’s trial unfolded, friends of Hutchins described her joy, generosity, determination and talent — and their sorrow over her death.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2024

But I think it a waste for either of us to spend too much time in sorrow over something we cannot change.”

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park