sad

Example Sentences

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As a sad reminder, four months after leaving office, Mr. Biden announced a diagnosis of aggressive Stage 4 prostate cancer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

"If we didn't have enough teachers I'd feel quite sad," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

I would be sad if it sounded like techno, but I’d get used to it.

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

"It's a strange mixture of being glad and happy and sad at the same time," John said, as he touched the stone where his father's name is now inscribed.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Without comment she confiscated my sad bowl of bran crumbs and handed it to me.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin