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sadder

  • comparative of sad.

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And even sadder to see globalization tossed aside like last year’s toy.

From The Wall Street Journal May 3, 2026

A testament to lives cut short, “Rust” is beautifully filmed and all the sadder for it.

From Los Angeles Times May 2, 2025

The world would be a sadder place without Queen's music, John Waters' films, and Andy Warhol's paintings.

From Salon Apr. 28, 2025

First, I’ve never been sadder to agree with you.

From Slate Nov. 16, 2024

For some reason those curls spiraling over his arm and down onto the scratched-up desk made me sadder than anything.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson