saddened
Example Sentences
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In a statement, Turkey's education ministry said the incident had "deeply saddened our nation, and our educational community in particular".
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
“We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Sway,” Mobo wrote on Instagram.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
On September 11, 2001, we were stunned and saddened not only by the loss of thousands of lives and the World Trade Center towers, but also by the loss of our beautiful wedding venue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
While he was saddened by the incident, it failed to deter him.
From Barron's ● Sep. 14, 2026
I who love words and the endless possibility of words am saddened by this inevitability.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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