regret
Example Sentences
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed regret to Pyongyang Monday over drones sent into North Korea earlier this year, actions he called "irresponsible".
From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026
Relief because the final weeks were desperately poor, but regret too because De Zerbi - a former ultra with immense passion - looked at times a perfect fit for the Mediterranean club.
From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026
This ancient Greek and Roman school of thought, which argues that a shift in perspective can turn regret and fear into a state of calm acceptance, is what Semple calls “salvation through reason.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
Jinn endows Jung with hidden dimensions of pain and regret.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Zara pulls a face, and I instantly regret the stupid, obnoxious ringtone I picked, which for some reason is set to maximum volume.
From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam
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