sad
Example Sentences
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It’s a sad but unsurprising fate, considering the most exciting upgrade—the snooze button—came in 1956.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
“In a weird way, I was sad when we had the last one,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
As a sad reminder, four months after leaving office, Mr. Biden announced a diagnosis of aggressive Stage 4 prostate cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"If we didn't have enough teachers I'd feel quite sad," she added.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“Such a sad time for you,” he said with false sympathy, “but it seems that good fortune has befallen you in other ways.”
From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff
