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"I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me," the 82-year-old wrote on his Instagram account.

From Barron's ● Jan. 16, 2026

Responding on Instagram, Iglesias said: "I deny having abused, coerced, or disrespected any woman. These accusations are absolutely false and deeply sadden me."

From BBC ● Jan. 16, 2026

“Two things sadden me about this investigation,” Johnson said.

From Seattle Times ● May 31, 2023

My absence from Christmas would sadden them even more.

From Salon ● Dec. 22, 2021

"Tell me what they said to sadden the queen of my heart."

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin

"There is not much you can do," concedes Bishop Poggo, adding: "It saddens us."

From BBC ● Mar. 2, 2026

It saddens me to say but relegation may be the only way forward to rescue this club from the poor quality ownership that belittles this once proud club.

From BBC ● Jan. 3, 2026

“It saddens me to see how much celebration there’s been—especially on a campus that advertises itself as a place where you should feel safe to be you.”

From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025

“While this news saddens us we know heaven gained an angel.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2024

Their shared giddiness, the excitement of the preparations, saddens him, all of it reminding him that his father is dead.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Meanwhile, Australia's opposition leader Angus Taylor said he was "deeply saddened and distressed" by the attack.

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

“The City of Lynwood is deeply saddened and disturbed by the reported animal cruelty incident that has caused significant concern throughout our community,” the city said in a statement released Friday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 13, 2026

One Adigrat resident said that seeing Eritrean soldiers again was emotionally distressing: "The memories are still fresh. I was emotional myself. People are saddened to see them back again."

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

“We are deeply saddened by the death of a member of our student community,” Vasich wrote in an email.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

One night, Con asked her why things had changed between her and Taisin, and when she told him, he was saddened.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo

"It is a very saddening incident," Ali Mallahi, father of the bride and owner of the building that was hit, said in a video carried by state TV.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

"It is a very saddening incident... Thank God the casualties were not higher."

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

"It’s saddening to hear about all the threats to their jobs," said college senior Nicole Droeger Stephens.

From Salon ● May 31, 2025

“To deal with that at the worst moment of my life, like the scariest, most upsetting, saddening moment of my life,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 14, 2025

Normally at this time of year, the Wood should be dotted with them, and the sight of this solitary blossom was almost as saddening as it was miraculous.

From "Huntress" by Malinda Lo