sadness
Example Sentences
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Of all the things I saw in Ukraine, the most painful was the sadness in the eyes of Ukrainians who love America.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
"Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of Mattias Ripa, her husband and the love of her life," they said in a statement sent to AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Their reconciliation seems to owe to their sadness about the state of the world—discontents such as the artificial-intelligence revolution and the Gaza war trouble the background—and their nostalgia for the shared fancies of childhood.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
"Many people in the community are feeling a mix of sadness, anger, and loss, and I have no intention of adding judgment to anyone."
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Colin nods, his face a mix of pride and sadness.
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
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Obama's speech at Connecticut vigil
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