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
Brown told the crowd: "Don't be sad that it's over, be happy that it happened."
From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025
“Don’t be sad, be glad. It’s still coming.”
From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti
