Some examples and use cases from the internet:

Some examples and use cases from the internet:

• Sorry to hear the news Harold.
• They were surprised to hear the news.
• I was very sorry to hear the news.
• I realize that, but I thought you'd be pleased to hear the news.
• I was very surprised to hear the news.
• Sorry to hear the news, Tom.
• I'm glad you want to hear the news.
• I must say I was deeply saddened to hear the news.

• I'd like you to welcome the new members of our choir.
• As presidency, Ireland will be privileged to welcome the new Member States on behalf of the Union on 1 May.
• The Union must therefore be ready to welcome the new Member States.
• Let's draw a picture to welcome the new arrivals.
• Hundreds of UFO fanatics have gathered on rooftops in Los Angeles to welcome the new arrivals.
• Looks like the entire League showed up to welcome the new blood.
• Time to welcome the new kids.
• The House would surely like to welcome the news on the peace process in Northern Ireland and the decommissioning of weapons.