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sorrow

[sor-oh, sawr-oh] / ˈsɒr oʊ, ˈsɔr oʊ /




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As my wife held Charlie Kirk’s widow on the first day of her terrible sorrow, Erika told Usha between sobs that she regretted having only two kids with Charlie.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

In Mozart’s opera, Tamino, a prince in a fairyland of mystic temples and mystifying gods, relies on his supernatural flute that turn sorrow into joy to get him out of jams.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Investing emotionally in any piece of cinema is likely to end in sorrow — even Marvel isn’t immune to the world’s changes.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

It was "impossible not to feel deep sorrow when contemplating the immense suffering and humiliation endured by so many," the Pope wrote, adding that he "sincerely asked for pardon" in the name of the Church.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

When he lifted his gaze, sorrow welled in his eyes.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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