Sentence examples for a sad rationale from inspiring English sources

Before they can launch into any kind of a sad rationale or student-sob story, I tell them that I am far more likely to respect what they're about to say if they offer a personal narrative that is straightforward and clearly stated.

But a sad and ironic consequence of this war is that its fumbling prosecution has undermined its only even arguably meritorious rationale — and, as a further consequence, the salience of idealism in American foreign policy has been likewise undermined.

What a sad, sad day.

"This is a sad, sad day.

What a sad day.

A sad old dog.

A sad divorce ensued.

A sad day indeed!

It's just a sad, sad situation.

A sad face.

"You are a sad person. . . .