sad

Example Sentences

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Altogether, the two Big Apple teams managed a grand total of seven wins between them and sent legions of sad fans back into traffic to escape the Meadowlands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

People regularly asked what was wrong with me, if I was sick or sad or close to tears.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2026

“It’s sad, but I think Donald Trump does still respect the pope. I do, I have to say that,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

While he was sad Orbán had lost, he was sure the US would "work very well" with the new government, he said.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"You will like the new place," I said, though I felt sad, too, and I had no idea what the new place would be like.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell