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

The visitors are still in the running for the championship but may rue not picking up a late bonus point in last week's win over Italy.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 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

Celtic interim boss Martin O'Neill was delighted by the "spirit" and "resilience" his side showed in Bologna, but was left to rue what might have been after they coughed up a two-goal lead.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

He hurries down through the lobby and paces the rue des Forgeurs, then the rue de Dinan.

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