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"I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me," the 82-year-old wrote on his Instagram account.

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

Responding on Instagram, Iglesias said: "I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me."

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026

“Two things sadden me about this investigation,” Johnson said.

From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023

But that’s revealed not to sadden us so much as to awaken us, to remind us that our memories must be cultivated and exercised as much as any craft or skill.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2021

Watching her walk away, it’s her legs that sadden me.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak

Klitschko posted, external that the announcement of Panettiere's "tragic death saddens me deeply".

From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026

"It saddens me every time I walk down Deansgate in the morning and I see the homeless," she said.

From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2026

“It saddens me to see how much celebration there’s been—especially on a campus that advertises itself as a place where you should feel safe to be you.”

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025

“While this news saddens us we know heaven gained an angel.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

Even though he had not been in touch since Mauve had left him angrily in the dunes—“You have a vicious character,” Mauve had said to him—his death saddens Vincent greatly.

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman

Today, after 31 years, we are saddened to announce that Salon is ceasing publication.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

“We are deeply saddened by Rachel’s passing following running in Sunday’s race,” the Road Runners said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026

“All of us at Marvel Studios are deeply saddened by the passing of Sir Patrick Stewart,” Marvel wrote on social media.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026

"We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has passed away today at the age of 96," said a family statement.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

But it saddened and puzzled her, his wish to be gone.

From "Son" by Lois Lowry

"It is a very saddening incident," Ali Mallahi, father of the bride and owner of the building that was hit, said in a video carried by state TV.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

"It is a very saddening incident... Thank God the casualties were not higher."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

"It’s saddening to hear about all the threats to their jobs," said college senior Nicole Droeger Stephens.

From Salon ● May 31, 2025

At that time, Mr Eastwood said it was saddening that such displays had become “normalised” and happen annually.

From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2024

Normally at this time of year, the Wood should be dotted with them, and the sight of this solitary blossom was almost as saddening as it was miraculous.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo