saddened
Example Sentences
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Anthony Tuffery, rector at Petrov's old school, said everyone at Kirkcudbright Academy was saddened to hear of his death.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The Bishop of Liverpool the Rt Rev Ruth Worsley and Bishop of Warrington the Rt Rev Simon Robinson said they are "deeply saddened to hear of the devastating incident".
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 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
I’ve written short stories in my mind, chuckling at my own humor, saddened or stimulated by structure or content.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
