be sorry
Example Sentences
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“I don’t think anyone is regretting the wars, but maybe we’ll be sorry we didn’t do more,” Winner said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
"Although you may well be sorry for what happened, a large part of your concern is for yourself."
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2025
This only happens after he’s restored himself to power and realizes perhaps he should be sorry about a thing or five.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2025
“While Blakely may be sorry now, his selfish actions while serving as an elected official and law enforcement officer harms society as a whole.”
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024
“Very well, then, we will go away. And then perhaps”—Mary Poppins’s voice was at its most priggish—“you’ll be sorry you missed us.”
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
