remorseful
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SpaceX’s shares have surged nearly 50% in their first two days of trading and left in their wake a trail of remorseful traders who had sold too early.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
SpaceX shares have surged nearly 50% in their first days of trading and left a trail of remorseful traders in their wake: those who sold too early.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
He’s deeply remorseful about how he wronged family, friends and colleagues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
"Had he been remorseful, he would have pleaded guilty a lot sooner."
From BBC ● Apr. 24, 2026
“My poor dear, how dreadful for you! I ought to have gone,” said Jo, taking her sister in her arms as she sat down in her mother’s big chair, with a remorseful face.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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