sad

Example Sentences

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“Saying ‘I’m OK’ or ‘I’m not sad’ might be met with quizzical expressions or haphazard attempts at reassuring the person that ‘time will help’ or that ‘feeling the pain is normal,’ ” she adds.

From Slate • Feb. 27, 2024

"Initially people would think, 'oh, he's blind…how sad' but the moment I start explaining who I am and what I do, everything changes."

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2022

“Quinn and I got tired of feeling so helpless and saying ‘oh that was really sad’ and then moving on with our lives and going back into our daily routine.

From Washington Times • Dec. 26, 2019

When she wouldn’t tell him, he said it ‘Makes me sad’ and that ‘My day can’t go on without knowing.’

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2017