sad

Example Sentences

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It’s a sad but unsurprising fate, considering the most exciting upgrade—the snooze button—came in 1956.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

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

From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026

Part-sculpted work and marble block, each has a tragic aspect to it, recalling John Greenleaf Whittier’s forlorn observation: “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, The saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

That’s why I can’t only think sad thoughts on the one-year anniversary of the raids.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

And then you showed him an essay, which—no offense—is a really weird thing to do, and the essay basically blamed him for making you sad.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison