unfortunately
Example Sentences
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"Unfortunately, I must submit my resignation, effective June 30," Gabbard, whose job involved coordinating the global security information brought to Trump, wrote in the letter.
From Barron's • May 22, 2026
Unfortunately, judging by my children’s recent college experiences, nowadays not getting an A would be devastating.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
Unfortunately, the strain currently spreading in Africa is a different species and there’s no effective vaccine yet.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
"Unfortunately, the consequences of the Andes strain can be very severe, and one in three people might be expected to die."
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Unfortunately, during battle, our magic tore a hole in reality, and we fell through a portal to Earth.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing unfortunately
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