1Her sentimental attachment to the old family home made it difficult for her to consider selling it.
2Was the director's decision to include the sentimental ballad in the film's soundtrack a deliberate attempt to manipulate the audience's emotions?
3The company's sentimental value to the community was a major factor in the decision to keep the factory open despite financial losses.
4Try not to be sentimental about the past; instead, focus on the opportunities that the future holds.
5There is a fine line between being sentimental and being genuinely moved by a work of art; the latter requires a deeper understanding of the piece's context and meaning.