regret
Example Sentences
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“We regret that our proactive measures to prevent secondary harm from last year’s data leak incident, as well as our explanations based on clear facts, were not sufficiently reflected in the PIPC’s decision,” Coupang said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
This is a letter I never expected to write, and I do so now with great regret and reluctance.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
It offers eternal love, betrayal, regret and redemption, in earnest if not always logical fashion.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
"They each expressed regret over the inability of the industrial partners to reach an agreement on continuing the project," the official added.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
“Sometimes a fellow can do things in too much of a hurry. Later on, he may regret what he’s done.”
From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls
Vocabulary lists containing regret
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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