sadden
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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
“Amazing Endocrinologist! So sadden for her loss. The staff was just as likeable and professional as her, which is really hard to find in the medical industry,” wrote one patient.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2025
“Once it ever changes to no DH, then it will probably never change back, and that’s something that would sadden me,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2021
"Tell me what they said to sadden the queen of my heart."
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
"There is not much you can do," concedes Bishop Poggo, adding: "It saddens us."
From BBC ● Mar. 2, 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
"A loss that deeply saddens our city and the entire world," a Roma statement read.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2025
News through her attorney, “It saddens me beyond belief that my husband’s character could be slandered in such a way.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025
When Maria Isabel sees couples walking down the street with their children, it saddens her.
From "Enrique's Journey" by Sonia Nazario
“We are deeply saddened and outraged by this act, but we refuse to let it define our community.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
"We are extremely saddened to hear of the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers," the club said.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2026
My brother was saddened by her death, but he did not want to be involved in sorting through her affairs, so I managed it on my own.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Deeply saddened by the news of the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Mother began to doubt whether she would ever midwife again, and while she was saddened by this, Dad was devastated.
From "Educated" by Tara Westover
"It’s saddening to hear about all the threats to their jobs," said college senior Nicole Droeger Stephens.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
“These accusations are both outrageous and deeply saddening, as such behavior runs counter to the values we stand for as a premier law enforcement agency.”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2025
Nick Merriman, chief executive of English Heritage, said the vandalism was "deeply saddening".
From BBC ● Jun. 19, 2024
Mr Rodgers told members of the media on Tuesday he found it "saddening" to be accused of sexism.
From BBC ● Feb. 27, 2024
We did not try to dissuade him, although the thought of going without him was saddening.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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