sad

Example Sentences

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"People ask me how it feels to make this discovery and, to be honest, I feel somewhat sad," Fodor said.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

What a sad irony that so many people are choosing, instead, to act like short-term gamblers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

It’s sad and stony-hearted that the Lakers should unload LeBron James, recoup resources, unload his albatross-like salary, and build a championship contender bolstered by Luka Doncic.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

"Young people, they feel let down… disappointed in policymakers for allowing this to happen. And they also feel just sad that the 'Australian Dream' of owning a house is unattainable for them."

From BBC • May 12, 2026

When she finished, she felt happy and sad at the same time, because the ending was warm and smiley but she didn’t want to say good-bye to the people in the book.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr