sad

Example Sentences

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"The fact that they're not physically here with me just makes me feel sad," he said.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

They talk more freely about being afraid, sad, frustrated and jealous.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

It’s so sad and his conflict was that human beings with conflicting directives confuse him.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

"It's always sad to say good-bye to people who have contributed to our mission and to building this company," he wrote.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

“Such a sad time for you,” he said with false sympathy, “but it seems that good fortune has befallen you in other ways.”

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff