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sadness

[sad-nis] / ˈsæd nɪs /


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Harris Dickinson has become a star thanks to Maleficent, The King's Man, Triangle of Sadness and Where the Crawdads Sing, before playing Kidman's love interest in Babygirl.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2025

Amy Poehler once again lent her voice to Joy in a cast that includes Tony Hale, Lewis Black and Phyllis Smith as Fear, Anger and Sadness, respectively.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2024

Director-writer Ruben Östlund tells "Triangle of Sadness" in three parts to keep the audience hooked into the absurdity of its plot.

From Salon • Dec. 1, 2023

Sadness, rebelliousness and a puckish sense of humor are there in her eyes.

From New York Times • Aug. 3, 2023

Sadness turns our features to clay, not porcelain.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan




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