sad

Example Sentences

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"It was really sad to think even though I am free, there are still things that remind her of that time."

From BBC • May 30, 2026

“I have a voicemail that I listen to whenever I’m feeling a little sad or I miss her — she’s just like, ‘Hey, Ash, how are you doing?

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“It makes me a little bit sad, to be honest, that there isn’t a better way of getting these long-suffering fans in at a more reasonable rate,” Fong said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

"It is a sad and distressing situation," police commander Masoud Mwinyi said, speaking to parents and crowds outside the school.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

I turned back to the flicker, charmed and a little surprised to see him so touched by George’s sad situation.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu