1.   The sad thing about it was that most of us felt more at home out in the field than in base camp.

2.   The sad thing about the Yobots article is that, since its publication, Quasp has been overtaken by trendy wimps.

3.   The sad thing is that parents rarely complain when this is the case.

4.   The sad thing is the ride ended.

5.   What a sad thing to have to say.

6.   I suppose the sad thing is that the mancs thought that neutrals were behind them.

7.   The sad thing is that we could have got more conclusive results.

8.   This is the sad thing in my life that I have never been in contact with my grandchildren.

9.   A sick child is a sad thing indeed.