regrettable
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Eminem may well be staring down a future where his regrettable decision to record contemporary worship dreck with Kid Rock generated his last real headlines.
From Salon ● Oct. 21, 2026
And, yes, the desire to do things yourself is understandable, if sometimes regrettable.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
That’s regrettable, and it raises the possibility of a 4-4 split in Suncor Energy v.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
Still, Rabat called the crisis "regrettable" and said the events warranted "a thorough examination" to establish their circumstances and "ensure that they do not happen again".
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
When she was done, Achelous regarded her as if she were developing a regrettable skin rash.
From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan
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