regrettably
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Secular and Christian popular culture swim in opposing halves of divided entertainment waters, despite broadcast TV’s lengthy history of featuring Christian-leaning shows, including “Touched by an Angel,” “Joan of Arcadia” and, however regrettably, “7th Heaven.”
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
“While we did not want to end a partnership that has spanned 45 years, we have regrettably determined that the termination of our agreement is the only path forward,” Sesame Workshop said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
In response, Lamola said: "We reiterate that broad-based black economic empowerment is not reverse racism as regrettably insinuated by the ambassador."
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
But I heard him be critical about Israel in a way that I didn’t understand, and regrettably didn’t pursue.
From Slate • Aug. 7, 2025
So you eat more and eat more quickly, bite after bite, until you feel not satisfied, exactly, but simply, regrettably, full.
From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan
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