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regrettably

[ri-gret-uh-blee] / rɪˈgrɛt ə bli /




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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

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

“All investments need a clear, simple, stable and predictable framework and regrettably this is not the regulatory reform that is so far introduced in this legislation.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

"The Education Authority has therefore regrettably been required to identify a series of significant savings measures."

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Hazel regretfully swept up the Ming vase, which regrettably had smashed to smithereens. reluctant/reticent.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner




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