Example Sentences
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“We are deeply saddened and outraged by this act, but we refuse to let it define our community.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 25, 2026
One woman in Iran told BBC Persian that she was "very, very saddened" when the fighting resumed.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
My brother was saddened by her death, but he did not want to be involved in sorting through her affairs, so I managed it on my own.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026
Deeply saddened by the news of the passing of United States Senator Lindsey Graham.
From Salon ● Jul. 12, 2026
Madam was saddened by her husband’s aunt’s return to health.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
