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regrettably

[ri-gret-uh-blee] / rɪˈgrɛt ə bli /




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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

We believe that this is the labor secretary’s first appearance in the Surge, and, regrettably, it’s not to commend her on great achievements in the field of labor.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2026

"The Education Authority has therefore regrettably been required to identify a series of significant savings measures."

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Another regrettably late discovery, because when we said goodbye, I was certain this was the end of our acquaintance.

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman




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