sorrow over

Example Sentences

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Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed "deep sorrow" over the disaster.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

As day turns into night, the men play on, never quite managing to express their shared sorrow over the loss, which yields both humor and pathos.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2025

During that visit, Prince William had spoken of his "profound sorrow" over slavery, saying it "forever stains our history".

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2024

Head of the UN mission in Kosovo, Caroline Ziadeh, expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life of the police officer and condemned the incident in the strongest terms.

From Reuters • Sep. 24, 2023

But I think it a waste for either of us to spend too much time in sorrow over something we cannot change.”

From "A Single Shard" by Linda Sue Park