sad

Example Sentences

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People regularly asked what was wrong with me, if I was sick or sad or close to tears.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

"All our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this incredibly sad time."

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

“Mayor Butts being sad does not bring Bryan Bostic back to life. It does nothing,” said Najee Ali, a longtime civil rights activist working with Bostic’s family.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I felt very sad about where China is today.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

“Sadly, that wasn’t I,” said Duane, although secretly, he wasn’t that sad.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el