sadly

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Joplin sang, “Feeling good was good enough for me,” a defeatist ’60s vibe that’s sadly coming back into fashion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026

Following his death Turner's family said he would be "sadly missed", adding he had served in the Navy after leaving school before working in London, Ireland and his hometown of Rhyl.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

The reaction should—but sadly won’t—be studied by journalism schools as an unwitting testament to the failure of the business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Now he could only look back sadly on those pages, the years not having been kind.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“It is not my place to answer your first question,” she said sadly.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray