regrettable
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By contrast, Mr. Law, under heavy makeup as Russia’s dictator, continues a string of regrettable performances.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
In a statement the CBA said its positions has "remained consistent" during the withdrawal of services and the action was taken as "a regrettable last resort".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
New Zealand's former prime minister Helen Clark, co-chair of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, said the failure to reach agreement this week was "deeply regrettable".
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
The British Medical Association said the strike was "regrettable", but blamed the government for failing to put forward a credible offer.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
“You and the people you came with have been in a regrettable state of flux since your arrival,” he says.
From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth
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