sorrow

Example Sentences

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The films brought you through emotions that ranged from comedic, belly-laughing joy to the deep sorrow of loss.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

"Then my heart is emptied of sorrow and I feel relieved."

From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026

Joy has always lived alongside sorrow in the nest: BBB passed away amid intense rain and freezing temperatures, while Stormy continued to thrive.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Trot songs often express "han" - a deep-seated feeling of sorrow, resentment and longing shaped by Korea's history of foreign subjugation and one of the most enduring themes in Korean culture.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2026

She could only sob out, “I try to be willing,” while she held fast to Jo, as the first bitter wave of this great sorrow broke over them together.

From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott