sadly
in an unhappy, sorrowful, or regretful way; unfortunately; regrettably: Gun tracing is an attempt to answer the sadly common question of where the gun used in a crime came from.Sadly, the tourism and money brought in by the World Cup games won't benefit the people who need it most.
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How to use sadly in a sentence
It's ok to be sad your favourite person didn't go through, but please remember it's not my fault.
‘I’m a Real Person With Feelings’: Fans Bully ‘Great British Bake Off’ Contestant for Making It to Finals | Jaya Saxena | November 20, 2020 | EaterSafety aside, there was something sad about looking at vehicles of adventure, when adventure feels so out of reach.
You have until Nov. 22 to visit these six Smithsonian museums. Here’s what to expect. | Kelsey Ables | November 19, 2020 | Washington Post“The longer Senate Republicans are playing this sad game is the longer they are denying families much needed relief from the covid health and economic crisis,” Schumer said.
Democrats allege GOP refusal to accept election results is imperiling U.S. coronavirus response as cases, deaths spike | Erica Werner | November 12, 2020 | Washington PostThe new HD webcam gets access to Apple’s latest image signal processor, which should hopefully make it look better than its current sad state.
Follow along with Apple’s last 2020 product announcement event | Stan Horaczek | November 10, 2020 | Popular-ScienceAfter an awkward conversation and a sad quantity of spilled wine, Darcy and Elle are both happy to go home alone and never meet again.
‘Written in the Stars’ is a ‘Pride and Prejudice’ reboot that’s charming, effervescent and entirely itself | Ellen Morton | November 10, 2020 | Washington Post
sadly, it appears the American press often doesn't need any outside help when it comes to censoring themselves.
Politicians Only Love Journalists When They're Dead | Luke O’Neil | January 8, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTHaving finally seen Selma on November 17, I must report, sadly, that I do not share the enthusiasm the film has generated so far.
Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’ | Gary May | January 2, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTsadly, the world will never see the realization of those skills.
Dear Leelah, We Will Fight On For You: A Letter to a Dead Trans Teen | Parker Molloy | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTsadly, this choice between growth and climate change may not be necessary.
sadly, laws throughout the Middle East—from North Africa to the Gulf—limit the rights of religious minorities and non-believers.
What It’s Like to Be an Atheist in Palestine | Waleed al-Husseini, Movements.Org | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Alcalde was kneeling by his side, gazing sadly and earnestly into the face of the dying man.
The autumn winds had come, and with them the autumn rain, that washes sadly away the last sweet traces of summer.
Bella Donna | Robert Hichens"They look ever on woe;" and he laid the baby back on Ramona's breast, and stood gazing sadly at her.
Ramona | Helen Hunt JacksonSo the twain walked on very lovingly together, Dorothy gazing sadly and fondly at every well-known object in her path.
The World Before Them | Susanna Moodie"The angels don't whisper such blessed dreams to me," returned Dorothy, sadly.
The World Before Them | Susanna Moodie
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