regrettably
Example Sentences
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“And it has taken 40 years for the stench of that culture to leave that department, and regrettably remnants of that culture.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
Secular and Christian popular culture swim in opposing halves of divided entertainment waters, despite broadcast TV’s lengthy history of featuring Christian-leaning shows, including “Touched by an Angel,” “Joan of Arcadia” and, however regrettably, “7th Heaven.”
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026
“While we did not want to end a partnership that has spanned 45 years, we have regrettably determined that the termination of our agreement is the only path forward,” Sesame Workshop said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026
In response, Lamola said: "We reiterate that broad-based black economic empowerment is not reverse racism as regrettably insinuated by the ambassador."
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
My forehand was relatively strong, my backhand regrettably weak.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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