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Recent Examples of regrettable That your daughter had to miss her grandfather’s funeral is regrettable, but the reason is understandable. Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 1 May 2025 On April 7, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba described the tariffs as extremely regrettable, but stopped short of implementing retaliatory measures, according to the Associated Press. Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 Additionally, Khloé used Tuesday’s event to reflect on one of her more regrettable reality television moments. Angel Saunders, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025 Bartel, 30, told Newsweek about her belief that a wedding true to a couple will never feel regrettable, no matter how styles change. Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regrettable
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Adjective
  • None of his previous work has been released in the U.S., which is unfortunate because Demoustier (brother of the talented actress Anaïs) is one of those rare French filmmakers who can blend suspense with perceptive writing and characterization, resulting in artsy thrillers that dig deep.
    Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025
  • The decision was so unfortunate that the NAIA felt compelled to issue an apology.
    Julio Cesar Valdera Morales, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Adjective
  • The story has crushingly tragic elements and contemplates the big mysteries of life and death through a spiritual lens.
    Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2025
  • Throwing the whole weight of government and community toward violence reduction is Chicago’s best bet in efforts to reduce the frequency and tragic costs of gun violence.
    David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2025

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“Regrettable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettable. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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