as in depressed
to make sad
that sort of news really bums me out
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The machine worked by reading music that was encoded by holes punched into rolls of paper, which in turn directed airflows to levers that depressed piano keys.—
Adam Ozimek,
The Atlantic,
11 Mar. 2026 -
Democrats who still believe in the New Deal-era promise of government helping the public are a bit depressed by the idea that the solution to their party’s problems is generating less money for that purpose.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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But 34 days later Fisher died, leaving them weighed down by a universe of grief.—
Stuart Miller,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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After setting an all-time intraday high above $555 in late July, the stock dropped all the way to $356 by late March, weighed down by skepticism around its AI offerings and broader software demand.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
21 Apr. 2026
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Labor historian James Green noted that of all the violence against workers at the time, none shocked the nation or troubled its collective conscience more than the Ludlow massacre because of the deaths of children.—
Robert Forrant,
The Conversation,
20 Apr. 2026
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The second scenario which had troubled Democrats earlier this Spring is that the Democratic candidates continue splitting the vote, allowing Hilton and Republican Chad Bianco to advance.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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The good thing for Ohio State is that the coaching staff isn’t worried about injuries to Joshua Padilla, Austin Siereveld and Phillip Daniels lingering into preseason camp.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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But investors worried about Clorox cutting its full-year profit outlook as consumers become more selective with their spending amid higher gas prices.—
Davis Giangiulio,Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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Friends and colleagues close to King said they were saddened by his death, but remembered him as a hard-working and demanding judge who was also thoughtful and fair.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
3 May 2026
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From Darrell Sheets' death by suicide to Gregg Leakes' long battle with cancer, here are the shocking reality TV star deaths that surprised and saddened fans.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
2 May 2026
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That’s the case where the 49ers are concerned and their spotty record under coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch in identifying premium talent in the first two rounds.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
1 May 2026
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Meanwhile, Wintour and Bryan were — as far as the public was concerned — together from 1998 until late 2020, well after her kids were married.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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On a night where almost no one else on his team seemed able to find their shot and the Hawks got down by as much as 14, McCollum caught fire.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
21 Apr. 2026
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Hedges got down on one knee on the grass, as a message flashed across the Jumbotron at the stadium in Cleveland, while his teammates were watching.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Given the extreme amount of growth and change the state has experienced, our schools are burdened by an arbitrary cap set more than a quarter-century ago.—
Kevin Vick,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The nonprofit Miami Housing for All has estimated the county needs around 90,000 additional affordable housing units to close the gap, and census data shows nearly 60% of renters in the Greater Miami area are rent burdened.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Bummed (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bummed%20%28out%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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