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sorrow

[sor-oh, sawr-oh] / ˈsɒr oʊ, ˈsɔr oʊ /




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Investing emotionally in any piece of cinema is likely to end in sorrow — even Marvel isn’t immune to the world’s changes.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

In April 1775, when news of the fighting at Lexington and Concord reached Washington, he spoke with pride and sorrow about the courage of the Massachusetts militia.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

“She sends her deepest condolences and sorrow over this tragedy. This has been devastating for everyone. It is premature to make any other statement.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

The aviation giant's attorney Dan Webb expressed the company's sorrow at the crash and said he agreed that the family should receive "significant financial compensation for the harm they've experienced."

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

What sorrow is there that is not mine?

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton




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