sadly

Example Sentences

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"While it is always heartbreaking to lose a young animal, sadly this is not uncommon in large cat litters," said Richard Langston, head of carnivores at Howletts.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

“Cyberselfish” was never intended as prophecy — but sadly it has turned out to be.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

"We regret to confirm that he has sadly passed away," the health ministry said in a statement on state-run media outlets.

From Barron's • May 31, 2026

It was like her self-forgetfulness to transfer the remark to my sister, and to get up and be busy about her, making her more comfortable; “that’s sadly true!”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens