unfortunately
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“We have to do this because unfortunately we can’t just rely on what a candidate says anymore,” St. Dic says.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
"As our president says," the governor began, "our enemies, unfortunately, are trying to hurt us."
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
“It’s up to the states to start tackling this trafficking problem, because unfortunately, you’re not going to have the support of the ATF,” she said.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
“It’s unfortunately hard for consumers to know if they’re getting churned or if the newer product really is that much better for them, even after factoring in any relevant surrender charges.”
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Found in 1818, they were the first dinosaur bones to be examined and saved, but unfortunately weren’t recognized for what they were until 1855.
From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson
Vocabulary lists containing unfortunately
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