How to use "sorrow" in sentences with meaning in English and Hindi

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Example sentences for "sorrow" in popular movie and book plots

  • The Queen rejects the idea that she should mourn, while Ned very much wishes to mourn and have his sorrow acknowledged.  - Elizabeth Rex
  • Francesco's friend Bernardo happily joins him after returning from the Fourth Crusade, a venture that left him in sorrow and emptiness.  - Brother Sun, Sister Moon
  • However, before his death he undid his first great sorrow and released his loyal heroes from the tree.  - Gauntlet: Seven Sorrows
  • Sam leaves, much to the sorrow of his new bride.  - Shenandoah (film)
  • He ends up at The Bronze drinking away his sorrow over Anya and Spike, when the nerds enter.  - Seeing Red (Buffy the Vampire Slayer)
  • They fend of an attack from a flying predator, but Orta feels sorrow when she sees it has children.  - Panzer Dragoon Orta
  • Continuing from Epica, Ariel is still stricken with grief and sorrow over Helena's death.  - The Black Halo
  • Amir and Soraya settle down in a happy marriage, but to their sorrow they learn that they cannot have children.  - The Kite Runner
  • Don Juan also finds out that doña Inés died of sorrow not long after being abandoned.  - Don Juan Tenorio
  • mrs Pryor learns the cause of Caroline’s sorrow but is helpless; she continues her vigil in the sick room even as Caroline worsens daily.  - Shirley (novel)
  • Driven by sorrow he tries to end the fight and wants to negotiate a treaty with King Arthur.  - Lancelot du Lac (film)
  • To the sorrow of Meggie and Fee, when Frank learns that Paddy is only his stepfather, he runs away to become a prizefighter.  - The Thorn Birds
  • Molly is heartbroken, and struggles with her sorrow and her knowledge that Cynthia lacks affection for Roger.  - Wives and Daughters
  • When a radio reporter comes to broadcast André's first words upon landing, he explains his sorrow and denounces Christine.  - The Rules of the Game
  • Lachie warms to the soldiers, and opens up about his past, and tells them, "They say sorrow is born in the hasty heart".  - The Hasty Heart
  • The wedding ceremony brings both joy and sorrow to Stanley, as he realizes that his daughter is now a woman and no longer his child.  - Father of the Bride (1950 film)

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