saddening
Example Sentences
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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
“These accusations are both outrageous and deeply saddening, as such behavior runs counter to the values we stand for as a premier law enforcement agency.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2025
“This is just an accident with extremely saddening consequence,” Seyda Yildirim, Mr. Mohamud’s lawyer, told the court, according to the Demiroren news agency.
From New York Times • Jan. 17, 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
