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Recent Examples of regretfully Colin has been rather bland in the first two seasons, and regretfully Newton's performance hasn't done much to give him life. Kelly Lawler, USA TODAY, 16 May 2024 The new city manager, who makes a fraction of her predecessor, has regretfully received some very ugly messages. Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 18 June 2024 Your email included a list of insecticides used that do give control but regretfully not all the pests are eliminated. Tom MacCubbin, Orlando Sentinel, 15 June 2024 Yet even among Americans opposed to a punitive approach, it’s become common to sigh regretfully, lament that affordable housing is in short supply, and point out that unhoused people often turn down shelter — so what can cities really do? Rachel M. Cohen, Vox, 29 May 2024 See All Example Sentences for regretfully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for regretfully
sadly
Adverb
  • The musical numbers culminate in a scene that shows Karolina bravely, sadly and desperately doing the one thing a girl in her position can do — becoming a solo act of resistance in a world of submission.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 7 July 2025
  • Yet the tragedy last month in Minnesota demonstrates that such reminders must sadly be issued.
    Andre M. Davis, Baltimore Sun, 6 July 2025

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“Regretfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regretfully. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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