sad

Example Sentences

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“It is a sad commentary when a strike in two states can knock that last leg out.”

From Barron's

“It’s kind of sad,” he sings, “but there’s something I know / Too many things for you to analyze.”

From Salon

"And his mother and father were born in Womengo. Their mothers and fathers were born in Womengo. It is sad that we will not see our village ever again."

From Literature

“I’m happy, but I’m also sad,” the 24-year-old says about her final year as a Bruin, adding, “It’s pretty cool to know that my dream school has become my legacy.”

From Los Angeles Times

Defence barrister John Kearney KC asked Ms McCullough: "Did you know he often spent time on Christmas Day alone in sad reflection, struggling about his parents?"

From BBC