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"I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me," the 82-year-old wrote on his Instagram account.

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

Responding on Instagram, Iglesias said: "I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me."

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026

“Once it ever changes to no DH, then it will probably never change back, and that’s something that would sadden me,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2021

But that’s revealed not to sadden us so much as to awaken us, to remind us that our memories must be cultivated and exercised as much as any craft or skill.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2021

I stared at them, impressing them forever on my mind, wondering why they had the power to touch me, to sadden me, as though they were children that did not want me to go away.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

"People are still saying it does not meet the threshold for remediation, that both angers me and saddens me," he added.

From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026

That saddens me massively and showed that our way of life has been hugely affected and trampled on as a result of these threats.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

“It saddens me to see how much celebration there’s been—especially on a campus that advertises itself as a place where you should feel safe to be you.”

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025

News through her attorney, “It saddens me beyond belief that my husband’s character could be slandered in such a way.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2025

“It saddens me how little you grasp,” the woman responded.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner

Foreign Secretary and MP for Doncaster North Ed Miliband said he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the incident and sent his "thoughts and deepest condolences to the family of the individual who died."

From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026

A spokesperson said: "We are deeply saddened by the news of Dr Terry's death. She was a wonderful GP who was dedicated to providing excellent care for her patients."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Devon’s departure has saddened and disappointed Larry Nichols, people close to him said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

"This has been one of the most difficult weeks in our history, and I know many of you are angry, saddened, and struggling," Kotlikoff continued.

From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026

I was deeply saddened by my president’s death.

From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry

"It is a very saddening incident," Ali Mallahi, father of the bride and owner of the building that was hit, said in a video carried by state TV.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

"It is a very saddening incident... Thank God the casualties were not higher."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

As infuriating and saddening as this crime is, it is not a remark on all immigrants.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 2, 2025

"It’s saddening to hear about all the threats to their jobs," said college senior Nicole Droeger Stephens.

From Salon ● May 31, 2025

We did not try to dissuade him, although the thought of going without him was saddening.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya