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Recent Examples of regrettably
In his valuable study of slavery in Martinique, Dale Tomich regrettably invoked Hall in this regard.
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Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
The United Nations, established in the aftermath of the Second World War to maintain peace and security, is regrettably no longer able to fulfil its core function in the face of today's crises and conflicts.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
First baseman Josh Naylor (95 career homers) stands as one glaring exception after he was regrettably dealt to San Diego in the Andrew Cashner trade in 2016.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Meager compensation by today’s standards, and, regrettably, considering the extended time, paltry back then.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
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Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2025
The United Nations, established in the aftermath of the Second World War to maintain peace and security, is regrettably no longer able to fulfil its core function in the face of today's crises and conflicts.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Sep. 2025
First baseman Josh Naylor (95 career homers) stands as one glaring exception after he was regrettably dealt to San Diego in the Andrew Cashner trade in 2016.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
Meager compensation by today’s standards, and, regrettably, considering the extended time, paltry back then.
—Irv Erdos, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for regrettably
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The rooms Rooms here are understated and simple, with dark wood detailing, unfussy bathroom setups—compact showers and no bathtubs, unfortunately—and comfy beds topped with dense, cozy duvets and cotton sheets.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
8 Jan. 2026
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But, unfortunately, the strawberry growing season is short.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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This should be, but sadly will probably not be, the line that shouldn’t have been crossed.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Discovering the chemicals responsible for smoke taint is, sadly, only half the battle.—
Nicola Twilley,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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Their answer to having to tolerate difference is whatever means are necessary to stop liberalization, and lamentably, our Bill of Rights and governmental checks on the executive mean that taking a jack hammer to our nation’s foundation is a necessary means to a repugnant end.—
Rafael Perez,
Oc Register,
14 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Musk first became a father in 2002 when his ex-wife, Canadian author Justine Wilson, welcomed their son, Nevada Alexander, who tragically died at 10 weeks old.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Unfortunately, Zelda tragically died in 1948 at the age of 47 when a fire broke out at the hospital.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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The film centers on Westley (Cary Elwes), a farmhand who goes on a noble quest to rescue his beloved Buttercup (Robin Wright) from the clutches of the loathsome Prince Humperdink (Chris Sarandon), to whom she's unhappily betrothed.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Old Globe: ‘Hedda Gabler’ Film and stage star Katie Holmes will play the title role in a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s 1891 Norwegian psychological drama about an unhappily married and controlling woman whose plot to financially ruin her former lover goes horribly awry.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Dec. 2025
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“Regrettably.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/regrettably. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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