regrettable
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Regrettable and deplorable as Gen. Tomer-Yerushalmi’s misconduct may be, it is unclear why the lesson of this affair should be the undermining of Israel’s legal system.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025
Regrettable defending by RB Leipzig there; there’s no reason to let a little guy split your defense to win a header.
From New York Times • Aug. 18, 2020
Regrettable as the sale of Jefferson’s slaves was, it indirectly gave us a view into the private life of a very public president.
From Washington Post • Mar. 2, 2018
That’s where Jon Morris’ brilliant new book comes in: “The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains” is a look at comic book villains, but you won’t find familiar names like Dr. Doom or the Joker.
From Salon • Mar. 23, 2017
Regrettable Omission. he American stage boasts some excellent actors; but it owes its prestige rather to the talent of a few brilliant individualities than to distinction of ensemble.
From Jonathan and His Continent Rambles Through American Society by Allyn, Jack
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