saddened
Example Sentences
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British Columbia Premier David Eby said he was "deeply saddened by the news."
From Barron's ● Aug. 10, 2026
Montana MacLachlan, an Amazon spokesperson, said the company was “deeply saddened by the passing of one of our Amazon colleagues.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
"John is an exceptionally talented player, and all of Hampshire Cricket is saddened that his journey in the professional game has come to an end," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 6, 2026
Grammy CEO Harvey Mason Jr said in a statement he was "saddened" by the band's decision and that success in the Asian category did not rule out wins for other headline awards.
From Barron's ● Jul. 30, 2026
To have to live without that single gift saddened him and left his imagination so bereft that he appeared dull even to the women who did not hate his mother.
From "Song of Solomon" by Toni Morrison
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