"This history makes it especially sad that such a gulf arose between us."

"It is especially sad because they know they will never achieve their dream."

The idea of Con, so brave and strong, reverting back to her childhood name seemed especially sad.

It's especially sad for people who are highly specialized and aren't able to relocate.

This would be especially sad since in recent months relations between them have experienced a real improvement.

"Which makes it especially sad that so many of my colleagues have been ignored by this year's nominating process."

Those are the cases that are especially sad for us, because they didn't make it.

It makes me especially sad to see that part of the future disappear.

"It must be especially sad for him, knowing someone murdered his protegee."

Growing up happens quickly enough, but it is especially sad when parents accelerate the process before children have a chance to just enjoy being 16.