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Examples of sadden in a Sentence
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.
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With the news of the Charlotte closure, many are saddened to see its last location go.
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Denise says that while Nicole's murder prompted change, she is saddened that it was accompanied by tragedy.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
As the grandfather of a wickedly smart and articulately outspoken 11-year-old girl, I was stunned, saddened and infuriated by the Benedictine College commencement speech of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
We are saddened to hear of his passing and send our condolences to his entire family and community of friends.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2024
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Chyna Blackmon, Charlotte Observer, 29 May 2024
Denise says that while Nicole's murder prompted change, she is saddened that it was accompanied by tragedy.
—Janine Rubenstein, Peoplemag, 24 May 2024
As the grandfather of a wickedly smart and articulately outspoken 11-year-old girl, I was stunned, saddened and infuriated by the Benedictine College commencement speech of Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 20 May 2024
We are saddened to hear of his passing and send our condolences to his entire family and community of friends.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 17 Feb. 2024
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“Sadden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sadden. Accessed 6 Jun. 2024.
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