rue

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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

Many MSs rue the fact that, unlike Scotland or the Crown Dependencies, the Welsh Assembly does not have the power to introduce its own assisted dying law.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The consumables that linger untouched, slowly dying in the fridge or pantry, leaving you to rue your choices like some sad, spoiled culinary ghost.

From Salon • Jan. 11, 2026

Maresca was left to rue Chelsea's woeful defending as Woltemade celebrated only his second goal in his last 12 games in all competitions.

From Barron's • Dec. 20, 2025

You can see them in the rue de Lyon, the dog pulling the man along until old Salamano stumbles.

From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus