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regret

[ri-gret] / rɪˈgrɛt /




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"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

“I’m gonna regret this the rest of my life if I don’t,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“The comments do not reflect the Tribeca Festival’s values, and we regret the hurt and offense they have caused.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The more questions you have, the less chance of regret later.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

“You will not regret that you helped your family today.”

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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