sadden
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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
“Amazing Endocrinologist! So sadden for her loss. The staff was just as likeable and professional as her, which is really hard to find in the medical industry,” wrote one patient.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 4, 2025
“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 to use the knowledge of the threading, you must learn the making of the shades. When to sadden with the iron pot. How to bloom the colors. How to bleed.”
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
“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
It saddens me, actually, that they are calling for him to be sacked after just seven games - and I don't think it's fair at all.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2025
"The idea that they went out after important services, that they went out until late saddens me," he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2025
“It saddens my heart to announce the passing of my beloved Queen Cissy Houston today! Please keep the Houston family in your prayers,” her daughter-in-law Pat Houston wrote Monday on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2024
The task both saddens and satisfies her at the same time.
From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri
Zelensky said he was "deeply saddened" by Graham's death, writing on X: "Lindsey was a true defender of freedom and the values that make our world safer."
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Deeply saddened by the news of the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez wrote on X that he was "deeply saddened and devastated by the terrible consequences of the wildfire".
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
In a post on X, Balochistan's Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said he was "deeply saddened" to hear of the accident, and ordered an inquiry into how it had happened.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2026
But instead of being saddened, he was happy.
From "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
“This was a shocking and saddening discovery for us. Our primary commitment is always to the children and families that we serve,” the organization stated.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2026
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the incident was "unfortunate" and "deeply saddening", in a post on X.
From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2025
"It’s saddening to hear about all the threats to their jobs," said college senior Nicole Droeger Stephens.
From Salon ● May 31, 2025
"It is deeply saddening that Irish Traveller people have become so used to hate and prejudice," said Mr McDonagh.
From BBC ● Feb. 15, 2024
We did not try to dissuade him, although the thought of going without him was saddening.
From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya
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