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rue

[roo] / ru /


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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

For now, though, manager Phil Parkinson could only rue the refusal of the officials to read the script.

From BBC • Mar. 7, 2026

Farke's side didn't have to rue that miss for long as they took the lead in the 26th minute.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 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

Her voice is sharp and rue sounds dangerous.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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