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
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
He is in a brute profession with a brute standard—winning, period—and a long tradition of ignoring all sorts of regrettable employee behavior so long as the victories continue.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
The British Medical Association said the strike was "regrettable", but blamed the government for failing to put forward a credible offer.
From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026
When highly agitated, as she was now, Lord Fredrick’s young bride had a regrettable tendency to blow over anything in her path.
From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood
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