The phrase "although it was sad" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to introduce a contrasting idea or sentiment, often following a statement that expresses a positive or neutral situation.
Example: "The event was a great success, although it was sad to see it come to an end."
Alternatives: "even though it was unfortunate" or "despite the sadness".
Although it is sad, this book is beautifully written and its messages of hope and love will remain with you for a long long time.
"Although it is sad and depressing how they tortured everybody, it is part of our history.
And although it's sad that Boddingtons is long gone, a stroll around the city centre can still take you in and out of pubs owned by Hydes, Joseph Holt, JW Lees and Robinson's.
Mishana Hosseinioun, an Iranian friend of Saif who is studying in the UK, from where she has been campaigning for legal representation for him, said: "I really hope the international community will wake up and finally do the right thing, although it is sad that it takes the detention of an international lawyer to reveal the extent of the injustices there".
There's much less political and historical savvy than in Sorrentino's earlier movie Il Divo, about Guilio Andreotti, and less of a solid base on which to rest his unmistakeable mannerisms: the emphatic low-angled establishing shots, the swooping perspectives and zooms, the deadpan closeups and shards of pop – although it's sad, incidentally, to see him here bring out a cliched theme of Arvo Pärt.
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Although "it is sad that a number of young researchers have to leave," he says, "it would have created a very bad atmosphere to fire faculty members who have worked here for many years".
Although it's sad to see these continued defeats, I am not despairing.
"It's obviously a step in the right direction, although it's sad and unfortunate that it took the government this long.
