It saddens me that we could not agree.
We were saddened to see how ill she looks.
She was saddened over the death of her friend.
Her face saddened when she heard the news.
Recent Examples on the WebStewart’s death left her colleagues at CNN stunned and saddened.—Stephen Battaglio, Los Angeles Times, 19 May 2024 Veterans groups were infuriated and saddened after anti-Israel agitators vandalized a World War I monument in New York City this week, prompting city officials to voice scathing criticism of the demonstrators while noting the irony of their right to protest.—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 8 May 2024 We are deeply saddened by the passing of legendary former defensive coordinator Joe Collier, the architect of the Orange Crush defense who helped us to three Super Bowl appearances.—Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 7 May 2024 We’re deeply saddened to hear of Steve Albini’s passing and keep his family in our hearts.—Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 May 2024 Willmott, saddened by the recent death, marks himself as privileged to not only have had the opportunity to work with Bey-Blythe, but also to have formed a friendship that lasted decades.—J.m. Banks, Kansas City Star, 2 May 2024 In the statement, Police Chief Rich Lockhart said he was saddened by the tragic outcome of the case.—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 10 Apr. 2024 When Garza Flores thinks about what is happening in Eagle Pass, she is saddened.—Arelis R. Hernández, Washington Post, 8 Apr. 2024 Related article University of Texas at Austin students say cultural programs are struggling to stay afloat in wake of anti-DEI law
One student said Tuesday she was saddened by the news of staff jobs being cut.—Nicquel Terry Ellis, CNN, 3 Apr. 2024
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