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 WebWe’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 Ellis' family was shocked and saddened by the hire, said attorney Matthew Ericksen.—CBS News, 3 Apr. 2024 Gore said in a statement Wednesday night that he was profoundly saddened by the death of his one-time running mate.—Susan Haigh, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2024 Perspective Carolyn Hax: Partner is saddened that his proposal got only a ‘maybe’
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Carolyn Hax: Sure, all couples have their problems.—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 26 Mar. 2024
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