regrettable
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"That we failed to achieve our goal despite our best efforts is extremely regrettable," he said.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
By contrast, Mr. Law, under heavy makeup as Russia’s dictator, continues a string of regrettable performances.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
New Zealand's former prime minister Helen Clark, co-chair of The Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response, said the failure to reach agreement this week was "deeply regrettable".
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Dr Jack Fletcher, chair of the BMA's resident doctor committee, said: "It's very regrettable and I am very sorry to any patients who are affected by this industrial action."
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
In any case, regrettable as the whole business was, I do not see that any real harm has been done.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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