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regret

[ri-gret] / rɪˈgrɛt /




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“I’m gonna regret this the rest of my life if I don’t,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“The comments do not reflect the Tribeca Festival’s values, and we regret the hurt and offense they have caused.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

"I would like to sincerely express my regret," he wrote.

From Barron's • Jun. 6, 2026

The more questions you have, the less chance of regret later.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026

It was the right thing to do, and I don’t regret it.

From "I Can Make This Promise" by Christine Day




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