sad

Example Sentences

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"It's sad that they want to shut it down," said Jose Antonio Morgado, a 59-year-old mechanic who has worked seasonal refuelling operations at the plant since 1989.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

They also reported feeling more irritable, less engaged, and more likely to perceive the music as sad.

From Science Daily • May 3, 2026

And yet, sad trombone noise: I am definitely not the first nor the last person to observe that Hitler’s arch was a whole lot bigger.

From Salon • May 3, 2026

Was there any part of him that was sad to miss out on filming with a competing horse on game day?

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026

Finally, Claire’s face changed: her mouth relaxed, and her eyes got smaller and kind of sad.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan