regrettable

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It fully blamed ICE for this screwup, by the way, and stated unequivocally that “this regrettable error” had occurred because ICE counsel repeatedly gave DOJ lawyers false information.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026

As history has proved, titans of industry often share a regrettable tendency to make a lot of money from leveraging enthusiasm and then leaving others to clean up the mess when the markets implode.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The U.S. seems on track to remain the world’s premier engine of innovation and material progress despite a succession of presidents each of whom was regrettable in his own way.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Sir Lindsay told MPs he had passed on "relevant" information about the peer in "good faith" and it was "regrettable" it had ended up in the media.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

When she was done, Achelous regarded her as if she were developing a regrettable skin rash.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan