regret
Example Sentences
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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
“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
Organisers said cancelling the last day of the show, which started on Tuesday, was with "great regret", following a "thorough assessment of forecast weather conditions".
From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026
The more questions you have, the less chance of regret later.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
“It looks to me like there’s a lot of regret here. But there’s a lot of love, too. You can get through anything when you’ve still got that.”
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing regret
"The Great Gatsby," Chapter 1 Vocabulary
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"Mother Tongue" by Amy Tan
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