regretful

Example Sentences

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“The Castro government dismissed our nation’s longstanding assistance and relations and carried out talks to form diplomatic ties with China. Our government feels pained and regretful,” he said.

From Seattle Times

He’s regretful over what he views as the premature closing of “Cinderella” in London in June 2022, after a positive critical reception.

From Washington Post

“That’s a regretful situation because I know what it could have been,” said Stallone, who has played Rocky Balboa in every other “Rocky” and “Creed” installment.

From Los Angeles Times

On Rose and Teddy’s drive to San Francisco they have instructive encounters with a priest, a regretful cop, a hippie-dippy hitchhiker, and estranged family members.

From New York Times

There are some exceptions when it’s useful — but you might be surprised, and a little regretful, if you saw how many random sites have access to your Google or Facebook data.

From Washington Post