regrettably
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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
"The Education Authority has therefore regrettably been required to identify a series of significant savings measures."
From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025
That direction, regrettably, is more attuned to our times.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2025
She flinched to her right, and all of a sudden the raft tilted sharply, and, regrettably, I was unable to follow her instructions.
From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia
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