regrettable
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"That we failed to achieve our goal despite our best efforts is extremely regrettable," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
The Board of British Deputies of Jews had called the postponement "highly regrettable" and said it was working with the museum to reschedule the event.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Some may find this regrettable, but it shouldn’t be surprising.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026
"While regrettable, this is a situation we expect to see reflected in other parts of the UK over the coming months."
From BBC • Apr. 5, 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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