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regret

[ri-gret] / rɪˈgrɛt /




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I don’t regret dissenting on that because inflation has continued to be more persistent than what was forecast at that time.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

Or at least he would regret it, if he were capable of self-reflection.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

So I think it’s OK to regret all of that work.

From Slate • May 26, 2026

Hope said he had quit the party with "deep regret".

From BBC • May 16, 2026

“Do you regret it?” she asked, jerking her chin toward the building where the past version of me was just now bending down to pick up the letter.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin




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