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[roo] / ru /


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A couple of panelists rue the seeming lack of attention paid to “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” touting Oscar and two-time Emmy winner Patricia Arquette.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

This decision will find an echo in “King Lear”; Lear, too, cites his age when giving the power to rule his kingdom to his daughters, and both characters live to rue their choices.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

India were also boosted by two sensational catches by Axar Patel, first to dismiss Harry Brook and then a relay effort to see off Will Jacks, but England will rue a crucial drop by Brook.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

While Arsenal set their sights on Wembley glory, Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior was left to rue the first major setback of his reign.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

They start up the length of the rue Cuvier.

From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr




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