unfortunately
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"Unfortunately, the secrets of those will have to go with me to the grave."
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
Unfortunately, some of the content is a bit too mature for high school, but I do talk about Baldwin a bit in my classes when we cover African American authors.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 1, 2026
Unfortunately, the case for neither change is very persuasive, and the trustees are significantly more optimistic than the Congressional Budget Office or the Census Bureau.
From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026
Unfortunately, the headache has spread to Halloween in recent years, making it the looming gate to a season of discontent.
From Salon • Jun. 30, 2026
Unfortunately, when he found himself in extremis at the board and called on his chess muse to save him, there was no answer.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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