regret
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In his opening statement, Gates echoed an interview from earlier this year where he said he exercised poor judgement in meeting Epstein and was "one of many people who regret ever knowing him".
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
"I was foolish to spend time with him. I was one of many people who regret ever knowing him," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 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
Gates has publicly expressed regret for his dealings with Epstein, which he has said were a mistake and didn’t involve illicit conduct.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
If not, then “I can only regret the circumstances, and must abide the consequences.”
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
Vocabulary lists containing regret
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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