regret
Example Sentences
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“I’ve always been terrible at negotiating. I freeze, accept the first number, and regret it for months,” one Reddit user wrote.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026
"We regret to confirm that he has sadly passed away," the health ministry said in a statement on state-run media outlets.
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
With only five midfielders in the squad, the Selecao could yet regret not taking him to the tournament - although his country's loss could be his possible new club's gain.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
Or at least he would regret it, if he were capable of self-reflection.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
To dither and dally when the window of opportunity opens means to end up with one’s nose pressed against the glass of fate, gazing with regret at what might have been.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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Vocabulary lists containing regret
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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