regret
Example Sentences
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Data now indicates mounting regret and disappointment among his base.
From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026
That would be a smart play, because Kavanaugh himself has indicated that he might regret his “Kavanaugh stop” opinion.
From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026
And though life off the mountain didn’t always go smoothly, he disdained regret.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Following president Lee's expression of regret over the drones on Monday, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Lee's regret was "wise behaviour".
From Barron's • Apr. 8, 2026
Matt read, “‘The editors of the Cucaracha Voice regret a misleading story published in Saturday’s edition concerning Miss Heidi Kuckenbacker’s class at Irwin J. Sneed Elementary School.’”
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
Vocabulary lists containing regret
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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