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sorrow

[sor-oh, sawr-oh] / ˈsɒr oʊ, ˈsɔr oʊ /




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Also speaking before the win, King said she appreciated the balance Taiwan Travelogue struck between the sorrow and joys of Taiwanese people under Japanese control.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Speaking ahead of the verdict, the aviation giant's attorney, Dan Webb, expressed the company's sorrow at the crash.

From Barron's • May 14, 2026

JJ and his mother have appreciated the emotional support, allowing them to try to heal from their sorrow.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

She expressed deepest sorrow but said she had no recollection of what happened.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Comrades, you and I have had long acquaintance with sorrow.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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