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
"I would hate for people not to tell me because they think I'm going to be sad," Chloe adds.
From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026
If she weren’t such an indefensible character, Bondi’s efforts to save her job would be sad.
From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026
He wouldn’t be sad to leave the Temple of Lkossa behind, but he would be sad to leave behind what he’d once thought it was.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
