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Discover LudwigThe phrase "sad to read" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to express disappointment or sorrow regarding the content of something that has been read.
Example: "After finishing the article about the environmental crisis, I felt sad to read about the devastating effects on wildlife."
Alternatives: "unfortunate to read" or "regrettable to read".
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I'm sad to read it.
And sad to read such a thin and begrudging obituary.
I'm sad to read that hitchhiking is on the decline.
It was sad to read the apologies from the players caught, suspended and accepting their fate.
SIR – How sad to read about animosity on the tennis court (Leading article, June 24).
I am also very sad to read the experiences highlighted above.
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But it is a sad speech to read today.
I'm sad, though, to read through these comments and see two troubling strains: One is how many are uncomfortable with the fluidity of sexuality.
The sad part to read was the follow up and treatment was poorly executed for a whole lot of reasons beyond the scope of this article.
It's always a very sad thing to read these, because you can see at any point along the way if this act had not happened, that the collision could have been avoided.
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