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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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Public response The fatal beating of Nichols saddened and outraged the country, and spurred protests and public calls for police reform.
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
The business that has put his children through college, is losing the next generation to more sustainable and attractive careers in law and entertainment — a reality that Rod is equally proud of and saddened by.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024
That’s not to say there isn’t poignancy in the paradox of a global superstar, adored by millions but saddened by the emptiness inside him, as John puts it.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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Solcyré Burga, TIME, 9 Sep. 2024
The business that has put his children through college, is losing the next generation to more sustainable and attractive careers in law and entertainment — a reality that Rod is equally proud of and saddened by.
—Lyndsay C. Green, Detroit Free Press, 14 Sep. 2024
That’s not to say there isn’t poignancy in the paradox of a global superstar, adored by millions but saddened by the emptiness inside him, as John puts it.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Sep. 2024
We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our athlete, Rebecca Cheptegei early this morning who tragically fell victim to domestic violence.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 10 Sep. 2024
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“Sadden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sadden. Accessed 29 Sep. 2024.
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