regretful

Example Sentences

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“The Castro government dismissed our nation’s longstanding assistance and relations and carried out talks to form diplomatic ties with China. Our government feels pained and regretful,” he said.

From Seattle Times

He’s regretful over what he views as the premature closing of “Cinderella” in London in June 2022, after a positive critical reception.

From Washington Post

Earlier the force agreed there were failings, adding it was "deeply regretful" and was "truly sorry".

From BBC

“While it is regretful that the Commission itself was unable to ‘ascertain and determine’ a new general assembly district plan,” Huffman and Cupp argued, “it certainly was not for lack of trying.”

From Seattle Times

Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was regretful when discussing his reaction to a photographer who fell off the stage and fractured her spine during the team’s Super Bowl parade last week.

From Washington Times