regrettably
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Another thing that bonds both Dalglish and Robertson, regrettably, is tragedy.
From BBC • May 23, 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
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
Even the celebratory ending—as the students resolve to “change the story”—seemed credible in context, though regrettably a more daunting task in the real world.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026
They could not, regrettably, row in the regatta.
From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown
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