saddened
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European Council chief Antonio Costa also said on X he was "deeply saddened to learn of the tragic traffic accident in Bulgaria this morning".
From Barron's ● Nov. 10, 2026
"The circumstances surrounding this tragic incident, which has deeply saddened our nation, including how and why it happened, whether there was any negligence and who bears responsibility, will be established," Erdogan said on television.
From Barron's ● Nov. 9, 2026
Today, after 31 years, we are saddened to announce that Salon is ceasing publication.
From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026
“We are deeply saddened by Rachel’s passing following running in Sunday’s race,” the Road Runners said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2026
It saddened her that Aunty Uju had settled merely for what was familiar.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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