sadness

Example Sentences

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It’s a medicated but functioning limbo that Peet, in one of her best roles, conveys without the slightest trace of pity but with a coursing, wryly emotional intelligence that always reveals the sadness fueling it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In a statement, the club said it was "with deep sadness that the club has learnt of the passing on Monday of Geoff Burrow after a period of ill health".

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Scene by scene, Ms. Alexander deftly conveys the mounting burden of Carol’s exhaustion and fathomless sadness in the face of this.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

“It is with deep sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that Valerie has passed away,” Souther announced on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

His heart filled with the deepest sadness he had ever known.

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el