alas

Example Sentences

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We rushed into the decision giddy about the project, thrilled to have outflanked our competition at Universal Studios and, alas, oblivious to the potential ramifications.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 19, 2026

But alas, Minute Maid is saying goodbye to all that, and thanks for the memories.

From Salon • Feb. 6, 2026

The thirst for power has a way of corrupting even the most idealistic hearts, alas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 5, 2026

Their neighbors, alas, did not take the financial advice to heart, and they fell out when the difference between their financial circumstances became apparent.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

But, alas, there is no correlation between the date of one’s birth and scores on any standard personality test.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos