be sad

Example Sentences

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“We always chat and clown around and block each other and honk at each other on the hill. He goes for the Raiders and I go for the Packers. I’ll be sad not see him.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

That makes intuitive sense, given that investors may be sad to see a successful CEO hand over the reins, and are more than happy to see a dud sent packing.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

If she weren’t such an indefensible character, Bondi’s efforts to save her job would be sad.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 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 was silly for someone to give him permission to be sad.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman