Sentence examples for a sad precedent from inspiring English sources

A sad precedent was the series of attacks in 1948 on Baghdad's synagogues, which prompted the flight of most of the country's 200,000 Jews.But the Christians (with the possible exception of the Assyrian community) do not yet believe they are condemned to eternal persecution in Iraq.

This would establish a sad and dangerous precedent in the region.

Emily Gould, an occasional Guardian contributor who edited the site from 2006 to 2007, wrote: "It's a sad outcome that sets a scary precedent".

Steve Carrell called it "a sad day for creative expression", while Zach Braff described the move as "a pretty horrible precedent to set".

What a sad, sad day.

"This is a sad, sad day.

A sad old dog.

What a sad day.

It's just a sad, sad situation.

A sad divorce ensued.

A sad day indeed!