be sad
Example Sentences
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If she weren’t such an indefensible character, Bondi’s efforts to save her job would be sad.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
"The lawyers told us he is strong. He said we must not be sad," said his son, Nicolas Maduro Guerra, adding his father told him: "We are fine, we are fighters."
From Barron's • Mar. 26, 2026
“I would be sad if my soulmate was here and I didn’t find them,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026
"It would be sad for him to throw it all away. He's gone about it all wrong."
From BBC • Dec. 8, 2025
“No, I’m not. I’m serious. I’ll even be sad, Ben. Even though you’ve spent your whole life making vicious remarks to me, I will try not to be amused at your funeral.”
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
