unfortunately
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But I unfortunately knew this day was inevitable.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026
So we get to witness the arguments, which unfortunately for the responsible parties—the “org” that attracts bile online and off—seem to portend the struggles to come.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 7, 2026
All of it, unfortunately, has been passed down to your pocketbook in one form or another.
From Slate • Jul. 2, 2026
"I live in Florida, so this is normal for me, unfortunately," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
Figure 5.23: There is unfortunately a wide variation in the use of chord symbols.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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