sorrow
Example Sentences
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As “Alpha” reaches its stylish, dreamlike ending, she hits upon an absorbing final image that suggests the collective sorrow and emotional devastation our recent plague years have wrought.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
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
Queen Camilla has sent a message of support for survivors of sexual violence, saying: "We stand with you and alongside you, today and every day, in solidarity, sorrow and sympathy."
From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026
The "people of Pakistan join the people of Iran in their hour of grief and sorrow and extend the most sincere condolences on the martyrdom" of Khamenei, he added.
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
Some have seen sorrow; but there are fair days yet in store.
From "Dracula" by Bram Stoker
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