sadly

Example Sentences

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"My granddad who got me into the sport sadly passed away a few months ago," said Jones.

From BBC

“And sadly, there will likely be more before it ends. That’s the way it is,” he said in a video posted on social media.

From The Wall Street Journal

Knowing how the rest of history would play out, I found this sadly ironic as I grabbed a hatchet from the basket.

From Literature

Her characters's cancer diagnosis is something she understands sadly only too well.

From BBC

"Emergency services attended the scene, where sadly a 49-year-old man was confirmed deceased. His family have been informed," a spokesperson for the force said.

From BBC