regrettable

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One of the most regrettable absences, as Mr. Sidebottom notes, is the paucity of material on the training of gladiators in their ludi, or schools.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

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

The Afghan authorities called that "regrettable" and pointed to talks between the two sides and previous releases with mediators from Qatar.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

Now, given his bit-part season, it's merely regrettable but entirely salvageable.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 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