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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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But she is also saddened to hear people making excuses for not voting.
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Most recently, she was saddened that the Nirvana singer never got to experience Google Maps or any other navigation tech.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Although fans truly enjoyed watching Thomas's victory, they were also saddened by Jackson's absence.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Commenters on the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s post were saddened over Koala’s death, with some hopeful commenters saying research on the animal will contribute to knowledge about sharks around the cape.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
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La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 5 Nov. 2024
Most recently, she was saddened that the Nirvana singer never got to experience Google Maps or any other navigation tech.
—Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Although fans truly enjoyed watching Thomas's victory, they were also saddened by Jackson's absence.
—Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Commenters on the Atlantic White Shark Conservancy’s post were saddened over Koala’s death, with some hopeful commenters saying research on the animal will contribute to knowledge about sharks around the cape.
—Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Sadden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sadden. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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