unfortunately

Example Sentences

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"I think there's no doubt, unfortunately, after this conflict is concluded we are going to have to re-examine that relationship," he told Fox News.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

There are people who find themselves trapped in organized crime and unfortunately, the rate of people getting out once they’re in is low.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Nor, unfortunately, does it reflect Martin Luther King’s hopeful idea that history’s arc ultimately bends towards justice.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

“Despite many lessons over several years, unfortunately, I am still unable to express myself adequately in French. I sincerely apologize for this, but I am continuing my efforts to improve,” Rousseau said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

But unfortunately I’m only like that with myself.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank