sadness
Example Sentences
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“It is with profound sadness that we share the heartbreaking news that one of our TSD seniors, Kaylee Hottle, tragically passed away yesterday in a car accident in Frederick, Maryland,” read the Instagram post.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
“There is a small-town quality to the grief that is being felt,” said journalist Andrea Mitchell, “an overwhelming sadness at the waste of the nation’s time and attention, at the opportunities lost.”
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
After her death, Peston kept the property for "a while" before deciding to sell because he said being there reinforced the "terrible sadness and grief" he felt.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
"I don't have the means" to repair it, the 45-year-old cleaner said, voicing sadness about the loss of human life Venezuela has suffered.
From Barron's ● Jul. 18, 2026
The ratatoska nodded, her face set with sadness, and made off at a run.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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Obama's speech at Connecticut vigil
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