regret
Example Sentences
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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
So I write a lot about regret because there’s a personal element to it.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
The presidential office had expressed "deep regret" over the collapse of talks earlier, urging both sides to continue negotiations given the strike's potential economic impact.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Farmer remembered the regret etched on his mother’s soft face when they had to leave it behind, but as usual, she didn’t complain.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
Vocabulary lists containing regret
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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