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View synonyms for sadly

sadly

[ sad-lee ]

adverb

  1. in an unhappy, sorrowful, or regretful way; unfortunately; regrettably:

    Gun tracing is an attempt to answer the sadly common question of where the gun used in a crime came from.

    Sadly, the tourism and money brought in by the World Cup games won't benefit the people who need it most.



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Sadly, it appears the American press often doesn't need any outside help when it comes to censoring themselves.

Having finally seen Selma on November 17, I must report, sadly, that I do not share the enthusiasm the film has generated so far.

Sadly, the world will never see the realization of those skills.

Sadly, this choice between growth and climate change may not be necessary.

Sadly, laws throughout the Middle East—from North Africa to the Gulf—limit the rights of religious minorities and non-believers.

The Alcalde was kneeling by his side, gazing sadly and earnestly into the face of the dying man.

The autumn winds had come, and with them the autumn rain, that washes sadly away the last sweet traces of summer.

"They look ever on woe;" and he laid the baby back on Ramona's breast, and stood gazing sadly at her.

So the twain walked on very lovingly together, Dorothy gazing sadly and fondly at every well-known object in her path.

"The angels don't whisper such blessed dreams to me," returned Dorothy, sadly.

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