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

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

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 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

“Veridis Quo” begins gently, repeating its opening chords and creating an atmosphere of soft sorrow until a drum line and a synth bleed into the song, defying the instrumental’s bittersweetness.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

Nat thought he had learned to face his sorrow, until they sighted Cape Ann and he knew that in a few hours he would be home.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham