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Until that point, Skye rues that she had lived like an adult since childhood, the inevitable consequence of entering Hollywood as an adolescent and lacking conventional parental guidance.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2025

Having expressed happiness that he and Erica were back together by the time that major was played, it also becomes abundantly clear that McIlroy still rues his capitulation at that event in North Carolina.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

Chez lui, la chasse aux mosaïques mène M. Latrasse, âgé de 43 ans, de rues médiévales en quartiers périphériques difficiles.

From New York Times • Feb. 12, 2023

The Hook’s founder, Hawes Spencer, rues the sudden demise of his old paper’s historical record.

From Washington Post • Dec. 14, 2022

Sorely did she grieve when tidings came of Sir William's death in the great battle; but sorer still rues she her wedding with Sir Osmund Neville.

From Traditions of Lancashire, Volume 1 by Roby, John