regretting

Example Sentences

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As in the less conclusive first season, it feels engineered to deliver the characters to happy, or relatively happy, endings, and to send viewers out not regretting their investment of time.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

Donath interviewed 23 mothers, each of whom emphasised the difference between their feelings of regretting motherhood and how they felt towards their children.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

While West Ham are celebrating their place in the FA Cup quarter-finals, Ouattara will be regretting his costly decision to try a Panenka in Monday night's tense penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw.

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

In the long term, though, you may end up regretting the purchase.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 31, 2025

“I’ll study on the way there. And tonight,” I say, immediately regretting my overeagerness.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali