regretted

Example Sentences

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Doing so is time-consuming and often frustrating but is rarely regretted by U.S. policymakers.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Trump later said he regretted publicly disclosing a previous CT scan because it fueled additional speculation about his health.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“It was all my fault, and I just didn’t take care of my marriage,” he said, noting that he regretted the split.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Sama later said it regretted taking the work.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

I had never seen her like this, and at once regretted my cruel words.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo