regrettably
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“While we did not want to end a partnership that has spanned 45 years, we have regrettably determined that the termination of our agreement is the only path forward,” Sesame Workshop said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 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
"We have to focus on the savings because regrettably the finances of this country are in terrible, terrible trouble," he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme.
From BBC • Sep. 5, 2025
That direction, regrettably, is more attuned to our times.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2025
“From what you have told me,” Mr. D said, “we have broken even on this escapade. We have, ah, regrettably lost Annie Bell—” “Annabeth,” I snapped.
From "The Titan's Curse" by Rick Riordan
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